Atty. Matthew Harper Swerdlow

Atty. Matthew Harper Swerdlow

Matthew Harper Swerdlow is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, real estate and real estate finance. Matthew received a B.B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Dallas Dallas 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Harper Swerdlow at a glance

Matthew Harper Swerdlow is a Partner based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Thompson & Knight LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Texas (2011). Educated at Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law (J.D., 2011) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Harper Swerdlow is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, employment / labor, real estate and real estate finance
  • Matthew received a B.B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 2005, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Thompson & Knight LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Harper Swerdlow's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Harper Swerdlow is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew Harper Swerdlow is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Harper Swerdlow is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Harper Swerdlow

Where is Matthew Harper Swerdlow's law office located?
Matthew Harper Swerdlow's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Thompson & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Harper Swerdlow handle?
Matthew Harper Swerdlow focuses on employment, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Harper Swerdlow practiced law?
Matthew Harper Swerdlow has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Harper Swerdlow go to law school?
Matthew Harper Swerdlow earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Matthew Harper Swerdlow for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Harper Swerdlow directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
- 2011
B.B.A.
The University of Texas at Austin
- 2005

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2011

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