Atty. Matthew Thomas Cook

Atty. Matthew Thomas Cook

Mr. Matthew Thomas Cook is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities enforcement and regulation, advertising and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Thomas Cook at a glance

Matthew Thomas Cook is an Associate, Corporate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and Colgate University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Matthew Thomas Cook is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities enforcement and regulation, advertising and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Cook's Areas of Practice

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

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Securities Law

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Thomas Cook

Where is Matthew Thomas Cook's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Cook's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Cook handle?
Matthew Thomas Cook focuses on business, securities, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Thomas Cook practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Cook has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew Thomas Cook go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Cook earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Cook for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2008
B.A.
Colgate University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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