Atty. Matthew Thomas West
Mr. Matthew Thomas West is a lawyer practicing international trade, cross-border transactions, foreign corrupt practices act and 2 other areas of law.
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Matthew Thomas West is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker Botts L L P. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on government and international. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1997), District of Columbia (1998), U.S. Court of International Trade (1999), and Alabama (2011). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1997) and Michigan State University (B.A. International, 1994). Active member of Maryland State Bar Association The District of Columbia Bar U, S, and Court of International Trade Bar Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Matthew Thomas West is a lawyer practicing international trade, cross-border transactions, foreign corrupt practices act and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Matthew practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Washington, DC
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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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