Atty. Matthew Lawson

Atty. Matthew Lawson

Matthew Lawson is a lawyer practicing corporate & commercial, banking & financial services, corporate finance & securities and 8 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Regina in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years.

Kelowna Kelowna 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Matthew Lawson at a glance

Matthew Lawson is a business, m&a, cannabis, agriculture, and energy attorney based in Kelowna, British Columbia. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2005) and British Columbia (2023). Educated at Queen's University (LL.B., 2004) and University of Regina (B.A. Philosophy, 2001). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Affiliations •Member of the Law Society of British Columbia •Member of the Law Society of Alberta •Member of the Canadian Bar Association •Member of the Kelowna Bar Association. Serands clients in Kelowna, BC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Lawson is a lawyer practicing corporate & commercial, banking & financial services, corporate finance & securities and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Regina in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices in Kelowna, BC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Lawson 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 Lawson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in British Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Lawson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in British Columbia →

Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

Matthew Lawson is one of 3,138 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in British Columbia →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Matthew Lawson is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in British Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Matthew Lawson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in British Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in British Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Lawson

Where is Matthew Lawson's law office located?
Matthew Lawson's law practice is located in Kelowna, British Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Lawson handle?
Matthew Lawson focuses on business, m&a, cannabis, agriculture, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in British Columbia.
How long has Matthew Lawson practiced law?
Matthew Lawson has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew Lawson go to law school?
Matthew Lawson earned their education at (LL.B., 2004); (B.A. Philosophy, 2001).
How can I contact Matthew Lawson for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Lawson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Lawson received?
Matthew Lawson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.B.
Queen's University
- 2004
B.A. Philosophy
University of Regina
- 2001

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2005
British Columbia
Admitted: 2023

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