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Atty. Matthew Michael Leland

Atty. Matthew Michael Leland

Matthew Michael Leland is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, elections & political law, trial. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Washington Washington 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Matthew Michael Leland at a glance

Matthew Michael Leland is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2004) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eleventh, and Federal Circuits U.S. District Cour (2006). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2004) and University of New Hampshire (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Michael Leland is a lawyer practicing election campaigns & political law, elections & political law, trial
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1995, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at McDermott Will & Emery LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Michael Leland's Areas of Practice

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

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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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Where is Matthew Michael Leland's law office located?
Matthew Michael Leland's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Mcdermott Will And Emery Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Michael Leland handle?
Matthew Michael Leland focuses on government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Michael Leland practiced law?
Matthew Michael Leland has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew Michael Leland go to law school?
Matthew Michael Leland earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2004
B.A.
University of New Hampshire
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2004
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth, Eleventh, and Federal Circuits U.S. District Cour
Admitted: 2006

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