Atty. Matthew H. Upton

Atty. Matthew H. Upton

Matthew H. Upton is a lawyer practicing school law, municipal, environmental law.

Portsmouth Portsmouth 37 yrs experience 37 year
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About Matthew H. Upton at a glance

Matthew H. Upton is a education and environmental attorney based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, practicing at Drummond Woodsum. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in New Hampshire (1989). Educated at Franklin Pierce Law Center (J.D., 1989) and Franklin Pierce College (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Merrimack County and New Hampshire Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portsmouth, NH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew H. Upton is a lawyer practicing school law, municipal, environmental law
  • Matthew H. received a B.S. degree from Franklin Pierce College in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Matthew H. practices at Drummond Woodsum in Portsmouth, NH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew H. Upton's Areas of Practice

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

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Matthew H. Upton is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in New Hampshire →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew H. Upton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Hampshire →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Hampshire

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew H. Upton

Where is Matthew H. Upton's law office located?
Matthew H. Upton's law practice is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The firm is Drummond Woodsum. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew H. Upton handle?
Matthew H. Upton focuses on education, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Hampshire.
How long has Matthew H. Upton practiced law?
Matthew H. Upton has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Matthew H. Upton go to law school?
Matthew H. Upton earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1986).
How can I contact Matthew H. Upton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew H. Upton received?
Matthew H. Upton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Franklin Pierce Law Center
- 1989
B.S.
Franklin Pierce College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

New Hampshire
Admitted: 1989

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