Atty. Matthew Joseph Berns

Atty. Matthew Joseph Berns

Matthew Joseph Berns is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, litigation, administrative litigation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Trenton Trenton 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Matthew Joseph Berns at a glance

Matthew Joseph Berns is a litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Trenton, New Jersey. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia New Jersey (2011). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2009) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Trenton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Joseph Berns is a lawyer practicing antitrust / trade law, litigation, administrative litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Pennsylvania in 2006, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices in Trenton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joseph Berns's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Where is Matthew Joseph Berns's law office located?
Matthew Joseph Berns's law practice is located in Trenton, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joseph Berns handle?
Matthew Joseph Berns focuses on litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Matthew Joseph Berns practiced law?
Matthew Joseph Berns has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Joseph Berns go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Berns earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2009
B.A.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2006

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia New Jersey
Admitted: 2011

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