Atty. Matthew Stuart Hawkins

Atty. Matthew Stuart Hawkins

Matthew Stuart Hawkins is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, intellectual property enforcement and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Washington Washington 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Stuart Hawkins at a glance

Matthew Stuart Hawkins is a ip and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1997), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey (1997), New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998). Educated at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Hunter College of the City University of New York (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Stuart Hawkins is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, intellectual property enforcement and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1987, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Matthew practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Stuart Hawkins's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Stuart Hawkins is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Stuart Hawkins

Where is Matthew Stuart Hawkins's law office located?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Stuart Hawkins handle?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins focuses on ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Stuart Hawkins practiced law?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Matthew Stuart Hawkins go to law school?
Matthew Stuart Hawkins earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Matthew Stuart Hawkins for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Hunter College of the City University of New York
- 1987

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
Admitted: 1997
New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998

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