Atty. Matthew Douglas Peter

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.

Hanover Hanover 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Douglas Peter at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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.

Criminal Defense

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

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Matthew Douglas Peter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Rights

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 →

Government & Administrative Law

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 Law

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Douglas Peter

Where is Matthew Douglas Peter's law office located?
Matthew Douglas Peter's law practice is located in Hanover, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Douglas Peter handle?
Matthew Douglas Peter focuses on criminal defense, litigation, civil rights, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Matthew Douglas Peter practiced law?
Matthew Douglas Peter has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Douglas Peter go to law school?
Matthew Douglas Peter earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Matthew Douglas Peter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1998
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1998
U.S District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 2000

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