Atty. Matthew Thomas Eggerding

Atty. Matthew Thomas Eggerding

Mr. Matthew Thomas Eggerding is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, patent application, administrative & regulatory and 5 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (443) 909-4915

Profile Summary

About Matthew Thomas Eggerding at a glance

Matthew Thomas Eggerding is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006), District of Columbia (2008), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trade (2010), and Pennsylvania (2015). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Clemson University (B.S., 2002). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Thomas Eggerding is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, patent application, administrative & regulatory and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Clemson University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Locke Lord LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Eggerding's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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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.

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Environmental Law

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

Matthew Thomas Eggerding is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 venue, 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 Eggerding

Where is Matthew Thomas Eggerding's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Eggerding's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Eggerding handle?
Matthew Thomas Eggerding focuses on patent, business, ip, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew Thomas Eggerding practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Eggerding has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew Thomas Eggerding go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Eggerding earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Eggerding for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Louis University School of Law
- 2006
B.S.
Clemson University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trade
Admitted: 2010
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2015

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