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Atty. Matthew James Norton

Atty. Matthew James Norton

Matthew James Norton is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust / trade law, land use / zoning and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Charleston Charleston 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Norton at a glance

Matthew James Norton is a Partner based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1991) and New York (2016). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business Law Real Property and Probate Sections) South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Norton is a lawyer practicing business, antitrust / trade law, land use / zoning and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Matthew practices at K&L Gates LLP in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Norton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Norton 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.

Matthew James Norton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew James Norton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew James Norton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James Norton

Where is Matthew James Norton's law office located?
Matthew James Norton's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Norton handle?
Matthew James Norton focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Matthew James Norton practiced law?
Matthew James Norton has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Matthew James Norton go to law school?
Matthew James Norton earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1983).
How can I contact Matthew James Norton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew James Norton received?
Matthew James Norton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1991
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1991
New York
Admitted: 2016

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