Atty. Matthew David Morton

Atty. Matthew David Morton

Matthew David Morton is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, litigation/defense, environmental and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Washington Washington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew David Morton at a glance

Matthew David Morton is a Litigation Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Weil Gotshal And Manges Llp. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2001) and District of Columbia (2002). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Bucknell University (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew David Morton is a lawyer practicing corporate/business, litigation/defense, environmental and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Bucknell University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Morton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David Morton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing 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 substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew David Morton

Where is Matthew David Morton's law office located?
Matthew David Morton's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Weil Gotshal And Manges Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Morton handle?
Matthew David Morton focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew David Morton practiced law?
Matthew David Morton has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew David Morton go to law school?
Matthew David Morton earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew David Morton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2001
B.S.
Bucknell University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2002

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