Atty. Matthew Scott Eckert
Matthew Scott Eckert is a lawyer practicing business, cleantech & renewables, corporate finance & securities and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a M.B.A. degree from Boston University School of Management in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Boston, MA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Scott Eckert at a Glance
Matthew Scott Eckert is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Foley Hoag LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and energy. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Boston University School of Management (M.B.A., 2003). Active member of Boston Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Scott Eckert
- Matthew Scott Eckert is a lawyer practicing business, cleantech & renewables, corporate finance & securities and 5 other areas of law
- Matthew received a M.B.A. degree from Boston University School of Management in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Matthew practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Boston, MA
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Matthew Scott Eckert's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Scott Eckert handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Boston.
Business & Corporate Law in Boston
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Boston
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Energy & Utilities Law in Boston
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Boston
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Boston Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Boston-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Boston Choose Matthew Scott Eckert
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Scott Eckert's practice in the field of business, m&a, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Scott Eckert brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and energy, Matthew Scott Eckert can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Boston
A Boston-based practice means Matthew Scott Eckert attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew Scott Eckert Handles in Boston
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