Atty. Matthew Thomas Ballenger

Atty. Matthew Thomas Ballenger

Matthew Thomas Ballenger is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, government, litigation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Thomas Ballenger at a glance

Matthew Thomas Ballenger is a litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2002) and District of Columbia (2003). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 2002) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Thomas Ballenger is a lawyer practicing environmental and natural resources, government, litigation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Matthew practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Ballenger's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Thomas Ballenger 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.

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew Thomas Ballenger is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew Thomas Ballenger is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Thomas Ballenger

Where is Matthew Thomas Ballenger's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Ballenger'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 Thomas Ballenger handle?
Matthew Thomas Ballenger focuses on litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Thomas Ballenger practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Ballenger has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Matthew Thomas Ballenger go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Ballenger earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Ballenger for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 2002
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2003

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