Atty. Matthew D. Berkowitz
Matthew D. Berkowitz is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney with significant class action experience who represents businesses and professionals in complex disputes.
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About Matthew D. Berkowitz at a glance
Matthew D. Berkowitz is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practforg at Carr Maloney P.C.. They haand 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2006), District of Columbia Maryland (2007), and West Virginia Pennsylvania (2018). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D., 2006) and George Washington University (B.B.A., 1997). Actiand member of District of Columbia Bar (Member, Litigation Section) The Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys DC Defense Lawyers' Association Maryland State Bar Association Bar Association of Montgomery County. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew D. Berkowitz is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney with significant class action experience who represents businesses and professionals in complex disputes
- At the trial and appellate levels, he has successfully defended clients in shareholder derivative suits, trademark infringement claims, breach of contract and negligence suits
- He also has successfully defended clients accused of violating Federal & State Consumer Protection Acts, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Matt’s clients include construction companies, auto dealerships, and national restaurant and retail chains in complex tort actions
- He also defends attorneys, architects, accountants, and other professionals accused of malpractice
- In addition, Matt has defended insurance companies in complex coverage disputes involving toxic tort and environmental cases, and has represented clients in disputes involving medical malpractice, contracts, defamation, employment law, and real property
- Furthermore, Matt maintains a Higher Education Law practice and regularly represents accreditation agencies & educational institutions
- Matt clerked for the Hon. Michael W. Farrell of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- At law school, where he graduated summa cum laude, Matt served as managing editor of the Thomas Jefferson Law Review and was a member of the school’s moot court team
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practforg law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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