Atty. Matthew Frederick Dexter

Atty. Matthew Frederick Dexter

Matthew Frederick Dexter is a lawyer practicing litigation. Matthew received a B.S.L. degree from Georgetown University in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years.

New York New York 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Matthew Frederick Dexter at a glance

Matthew Frederick Dexter is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (2005). Educated at The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Georgetown University (B.S.L. French, 1997). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Frederick Dexter is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Matthew received a B.S.L. degree from Georgetown University in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Frederick Dexter's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Matthew Frederick Dexter's law office located?
Matthew Frederick Dexter's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Frederick Dexter handle?
Matthew Frederick Dexter focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Frederick Dexter practiced law?
Matthew Frederick Dexter has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Frederick Dexter go to law school?
Matthew Frederick Dexter earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S.L. French, 1997).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
The George Washington University Law School
- 2004
B.S.L. French
Georgetown University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005

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