Atty. Matthew Edward Cheek

Atty. Matthew Edward Cheek

Matthew Edward Cheek is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, banking & financial services, financial services and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Richmond Richmond 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Edward Cheek at a glance

Matthew Edward Cheek is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Williams Mullen. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1999). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. cum laude University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Edward Cheek is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, banking & financial services, financial services and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • Matthew practices at Williams Mullen in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Edward Cheek's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Edward Cheek is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew Edward Cheek is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Edward Cheek

Where is Matthew Edward Cheek's law office located?
Matthew Edward Cheek's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Williams Mullen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Edward Cheek handle?
Matthew Edward Cheek focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Matthew Edward Cheek practiced law?
Matthew Edward Cheek has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Edward Cheek go to law school?
Matthew Edward Cheek earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Edward Cheek for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Edward Cheek received?
Matthew Edward Cheek's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 1999
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. cum laude University of North Carolina Chapel Hill B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1999

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