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Atty. Matthew Shields Dunn

Atty. Matthew Shields Dunn

Matthew Shields Dunn is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, cross-border mergers & acquisitions, emerging companies and 5 other areas of law. Matthew Shields received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Ipswich Ipswich 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Shields Dunn at a glance

Matthew Shields Dunn is a business, m&a, and international attorney based in Ipswich, Massachusetts. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2006) and California (2012). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 2006) and Dartmouth College (B.A. Russian, 1994). Serands clients in Ipswich, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Shields Dunn is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, cross-border mergers & acquisitions, emerging companies and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew Shields received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1994, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew Shields practices in Ipswich, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Shields Dunn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Shields Dunn 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 Shields Dunn is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Shields Dunn is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Matthew Shields Dunn is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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 Ipswich 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Shields Dunn

Where is Matthew Shields Dunn's law office located?
Matthew Shields Dunn's law practice is located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Shields Dunn handle?
Matthew Shields Dunn focuses on business, m&a, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Matthew Shields Dunn practiced law?
Matthew Shields Dunn has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Shields Dunn go to law school?
Matthew Shields Dunn earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Russian, 1994).
How can I contact Matthew Shields Dunn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 2006
B.A. Russian
Dartmouth College
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2006
California
Admitted: 2012

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