Atty. Matthew Jonathan Knifton

Atty. Matthew Jonathan Knifton

Mr. Matthew Jonathan Knifton is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, government and regulatory.

Austin Austin 30 yrs experience 30 year
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About Matthew Jonathan Knifton at a glance

Matthew Jonathan Knifton is a litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Texas (1996). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of Texas at Austin (B.S.ChE., 1990). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Jonathan Knifton is a lawyer practicing environmental, litigation, government and regulatory
  • Matthew received a degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Jonathan Knifton's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Jonathan Knifton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Jonathan Knifton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Jonathan Knifton

Where is Matthew Jonathan Knifton's law office located?
Matthew Jonathan Knifton's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Jonathan Knifton handle?
Matthew Jonathan Knifton focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Matthew Jonathan Knifton practiced law?
Matthew Jonathan Knifton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew Jonathan Knifton go to law school?
Matthew Jonathan Knifton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S.ChE., 1990).
How can I contact Matthew Jonathan Knifton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 1996
B.S.ChE.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1996

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