Atty. Matthew John Ahearn

Atty. Matthew John Ahearn

Matthew John Ahearn is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, commercial litigation, ediscovery & information governance and 18 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Wheeling Wheeling 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Ahearn at a glance

Matthew John Ahearn is a patent, business, ip, class action, and zoning attorney based in Wheeling, West Virginia. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1991). Educated at Hofstra University (J.D. Hofstra, 1991) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Wheeling, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew John Ahearn is a lawyer practicing antitrust & competition, commercial litigation, ediscovery & information governance and 18 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1981, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Matthew practices in Wheeling, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Ahearn's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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

Matthew John Ahearn is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in West Virginia →

Class Action

Matthew John Ahearn is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in West Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew John Ahearn is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew John Ahearn

Where is Matthew John Ahearn's law office located?
Matthew John Ahearn's law practice is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Ahearn handle?
Matthew John Ahearn focuses on patent, business, ip, class action, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Matthew John Ahearn practiced law?
Matthew John Ahearn has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Matthew John Ahearn go to law school?
Matthew John Ahearn earned their education at (J.D. Hofstra, 1991); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Matthew John Ahearn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Hofstra
Hofstra University
- 1991
B.A.
Rutgers University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1991

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