Atty. Matthew Stephen Lee Cate

Atty. Matthew Stephen Lee Cate

Matthew Stephen Lee Cate is a lawyer practicing litigation. Matthew received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Washington Washington 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Matthew Stephen Lee Cate at a glance

Matthew Stephen Lee Cate is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ballard Spahr Llp. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Stephen Lee Cate is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Matthew received a degree from UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices at Ballard Spahr LLP in Washington, DC

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Matthew Stephen Lee Cate's Areas of Practice

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

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 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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Where is Matthew Stephen Lee Cate's law office located?
Matthew Stephen Lee Cate's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ballard Spahr Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Matthew Stephen Lee Cate focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Stephen Lee Cate practiced law?
Matthew Stephen Lee Cate has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
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Practice Areas

Education

UC Hastings COL, San Francisco, CA Univ of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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