Atty. Matthew Robertson Sheldon

Atty. Matthew Robertson Sheldon

Matthew Robertson Sheldon is a lawyer practicing life sciences transactions & regulatory, life sciences transactions, litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Arlington Arlington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Robertson Sheldon at a glance

Matthew Robertson Sheldon is a business and litigation attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia (1997). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Boston College (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Robertson Sheldon is a lawyer practicing life sciences transactions & regulatory, life sciences transactions, litigation & dispute resolution and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 1992, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Matthew practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Robertson Sheldon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Robertson Sheldon 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.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Where is Matthew Robertson Sheldon's law office located?
Matthew Robertson Sheldon's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Robertson Sheldon handle?
Matthew Robertson Sheldon focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Matthew Robertson Sheldon practiced law?
Matthew Robertson Sheldon has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Matthew Robertson Sheldon go to law school?
Matthew Robertson Sheldon earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Boston College
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1997

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