Atty. Matthew James Dowd

Atty. Matthew James Dowd

Mr. Matthew James Dowd is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, antitrust / trade law, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Matthew James Dowd at a glance

Matthew James Dowd is a ip, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade regist (2010). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 2008) and The College of William & Mary (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Matthew James Dowd is a lawyer practicing ethics / professional responsibility, antitrust / trade law, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from The College of William & Mary in 1993, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Dowd's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

Matthew James Dowd is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew James Dowd is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew James Dowd is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 James Dowd

Where is Matthew James Dowd's law office located?
Matthew James Dowd's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Dowd handle?
Matthew James Dowd focuses on ip, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew James Dowd practiced law?
Matthew James Dowd has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew James Dowd go to law school?
Matthew James Dowd earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 1993).
How can I contact Matthew James Dowd for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 2008
B.S.
The College of William & Mary
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit U.S. Court of International Trade regist
Admitted: 2010

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