Atty. Matthew S. Watson

Atty. Matthew S. Watson

Matthew S. Watson is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, personnel, government contracts and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 61 yrs experience 61 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew S. Watson at a glance

Matthew S. Watson is a business, real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in New York (1965), District of Columbia (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1969), and Maryland (1988). Educated at George Washington University (LL.M. New, 1967) and Johns Hopkins University (M.A., 1962). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew S. Watson is a lawyer practicing nonprofit organizations, personnel, government contracts and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew S. received a M.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • Matthew S. practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew S. Watson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew S. Watson 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 S. Watson is one of 501,317 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 S. Watson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew S. Watson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Matthew S. Watson is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew S. Watson

Where is Matthew S. Watson's law office located?
Matthew S. Watson'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 S. Watson handle?
Matthew S. Watson focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew S. Watson practiced law?
Matthew S. Watson has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Matthew S. Watson go to law school?
Matthew S. Watson earned their education at (LL.M. New, 1967); (M.A., 1962).
How can I contact Matthew S. Watson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. New
George Washington University
- 1967
M.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1965
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1969
Maryland
Admitted: 1988

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