Atty. Matthew Douglas Peter
Matthew Douglas Peter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil litigation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.
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Matthew Douglas Peter is a criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, and insurance attorney based in Hanover, Maryland. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1998) and U.S District Court, District of Maryland (2000). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1998) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Hanover, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Douglas Peter is a lawyer practicing civil rights, civil litigation, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Matthew practices in Hanover, MD
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Matthew Douglas Peter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Douglas Peter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Maryland →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Maryland →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hanover are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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