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Atty. Matthew J. Hegreness

Atty. Matthew J. Hegreness

Mr. Matthew J.

Washington Washington 14 yrs experience 14 year
Call (771) 244-0800 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Hegreness at a glance

Matthew J. Hegreness is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Covington And Burling Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on entertainment. Admitted to practice in California (2012) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Yale Law School (J.D., 2012) and Harvard University (Ph.D. Northwestern, 2008). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew J. Hegreness is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, life sciences / biotechnology, advertising
  • Matthew received a Ph.D. degree from Harvard University in 2008, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices at Covington & Burling LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Hegreness's Areas of Practice

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

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Hegreness

Where is Matthew J. Hegreness's law office located?
Matthew J. Hegreness's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Covington And Burling Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Hegreness handle?
Matthew J. Hegreness focuses on entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew J. Hegreness practiced law?
Matthew J. Hegreness has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Matthew J. Hegreness go to law school?
Matthew J. Hegreness earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (Ph.D. Northwestern, 2008).
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Education

J.D.
Yale Law School
- 2012
Ph.D. Northwestern
Harvard University
- 2008

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2012
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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