Atty. Matthew J. Pavlides

Atty. Matthew J. Pavlides

A gifted civil litigator, Matt Pavlides is driven by a desire to help clients in an efficient, responsible fashion “so they can get back to doing what they want to do with their lives.” Matt’s approach to practicing law is defined by his commitment to analyzing the big picture in order to fully understand each component of a case. He strives to place his clients in the best possible position, and keep them fully informed at each step of the way.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew J. Pavlides at a glance

Matthew J. Pavlides is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida, Maryland, Maryland, District of Columbia, DC, and South Carolina, South Carolina. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1989) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • A gifted civil litigator, Matt Pavlides is driven by a desire to help clients in an efficient, responsible fashion “so they can get back to doing what they want to do with their lives.” Matt’s approach to practicing law is defined by his commitment to analyzing the big picture in order to fully understand each component of a case
  • He strives to place his clients in the best possible position, and keep them fully informed at each step of the way
  • He prides himself on his accessibility to his clients
  • With broad-based experience in business disputes, complex commercial and construction litigation, Matt has worked with clients on matters ranging from commercial matters to much smaller personal ones, working to settle disputes through mediation, arbitration and litigation
  • He represents contractors, subcontractors and business owners in a wide range of construction litigation
  • Matt has broad experience in litigation and arbitration matters in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, South Carolina, Florida and other jurisdictions across the country
  • Most recently Matt was called upon to represent a global privately held company’s chief executive officer in a shareholder litigation matter in the District of Columbia
  • a general contractor in defense of a multi-million dollar claim for construction deficiencies in Florida
  • and a local private company in a shareholder action and counterclaim in Montgomery County, Maryland
  • Prior to joining Stein Sperling, Matt was Managing Partner of Miles and Stockbridge’s Rockville office, and served as co-chair of the firm’s 80 lawyer Commercial Litigation Group

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J. Pavlides's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew J. Pavlides

Where is Matthew J. Pavlides's law office located?
Matthew J. Pavlides's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is Stein Sperling Bennett De Jong Driscoll PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J. Pavlides handle?
Matthew J. Pavlides focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did Matthew J. Pavlides go to law school?
Matthew J. Pavlides earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Matthew J. Pavlides for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew J. Pavlides received?
Matthew J. Pavlides's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1989
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maryland Super Lawyer (2012-2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer (2012-2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Washington SmartCEO Magazine: "Smart Lawyer" (2008)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent Rated
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida
Maryland, Maryland
District of Columbia, DC
South Carolina, South Carolina

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