Atty. Matthew Lay

Atty. Matthew Lay

Mr. Matthew Lay is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate, real estate and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (771) 216-9251

Profile Summary

About Matthew Lay at a glance

Matthew Lay is a business, real estate, tax, and insurance attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1993) and District of Columbia (1995). Educated at Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law (J.D. New, 1993) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1988). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Lay is a lawyer practicing tax, corporate, real estate and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Lay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Lay 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 Lay is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew Lay is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Matthew Lay is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Lay is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Lay

Where is Matthew Lay's law office located?
Matthew Lay's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Lay handle?
Matthew Lay focuses on business, real estate, tax, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Lay practiced law?
Matthew Lay has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew Lay go to law school?
Matthew Lay earned their education at (J.D. New, 1993); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Matthew Lay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. New
Lewis & Clark College, Northwestern School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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