Atty. Matthew Osborn Solum

Atty. Matthew Osborn Solum

Matthew Osborn Solum is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & competition, appellate litigation and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About Matthew Osborn Solum at a glance

Matthew Osborn Solum is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New York (2000). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1999) and University of California at Berkeley (B.S. Chemistry, 1996). Active member of Federal and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Osborn Solum is a lawyer practicing litigation, antitrust & competition, appellate litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Osborn Solum's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Osborn Solum

Where is Matthew Osborn Solum's law office located?
Matthew Osborn Solum's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Osborn Solum handle?
Matthew Osborn Solum focuses on business, class action, securities, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Osborn Solum practiced law?
Matthew Osborn Solum has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew Osborn Solum go to law school?
Matthew Osborn Solum earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Chemistry, 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Osborn Solum for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University Law School
- 1999
B.S. Chemistry
University of California at Berkeley
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000

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