Atty. Matthew Scott Chester
Matthew Scott Chester is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.
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Matthew Scott Chester is a Shareholder based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, securities, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (2004), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2004), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas (2005), and Louisiana (2015). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 2004) and Virginia Wesleyan College (B.A., 2001). Active member of Co-Chair, Judiciary Committee, Dallas, Federal and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Young Lawyers Association Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Scott Chester is a lawyer practicing securities, litigation, securities litigation and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Virginia Wesleyan College in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
- Matthew practices at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in New Orleans, LA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew Scott Chester is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Matthew Scott Chester is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Louisiana →
Matthew Scott Chester is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew Scott Chester is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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