Atty. Matthew J McCarthy

Atty. Matthew J McCarthy

Matthew J McCarthy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, international and 7 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.F.A. degree from Florida State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J McCarthy at a glance

Matthew J McCarthy is a Special Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Duane Morris LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (2009). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2008) and Florida State University (B.F.A. Florida, 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew J McCarthy is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, litigation, international and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.F.A. degree from Florida State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices at Duane Morris LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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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 McCarthy

Where is Matthew J McCarthy's law office located?
Matthew J McCarthy's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Duane Morris LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J McCarthy handle?
Matthew J McCarthy focuses on contracts, business, bankruptcy, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew J McCarthy practiced law?
Matthew J McCarthy has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew J McCarthy go to law school?
Matthew J McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.F.A. Florida, 2002).
How can I contact Matthew J McCarthy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2008
B.F.A. Florida
Florida State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2009

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