Atty. Matthew Scott Johnston

Atty. Matthew Scott Johnston

Matthew Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, contracts & agreements, lawsuits & disputes and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Frederick Frederick 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Scott Johnston at a glance

Matthew Scott Johnston is a contracts, business, and litigation attorney based in Frederick, Maryland. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2006). Educated at Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Maryland (B.A. Government, 1997). Serands clients in Frederick, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, contracts & agreements, lawsuits & disputes and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Maryland in 1997, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices in Frederick, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Scott Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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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 Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Scott Johnston

Where is Matthew Scott Johnston's law office located?
Matthew Scott Johnston's law practice is located in Frederick, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Scott Johnston handle?
Matthew Scott Johnston focuses on contracts, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Matthew Scott Johnston practiced law?
Matthew Scott Johnston has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Scott Johnston go to law school?
Matthew Scott Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Government, 1997).
How can I contact Matthew Scott Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law
- 2005
B.A. Government
University of Maryland
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2006

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