Atty. Matthew W. Clanton

Atty. Matthew W. Clanton

Mr. Matthew W.

Herndon Herndon 30 yrs experience 30 year
Call (571) 670-6652 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew W. Clanton at a glance

Matthew W. Clanton is an Amazon based in Herndon, Virginia. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on ip and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois Virginia (1996) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1996) and State University of New York at Binghamton (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Herndon, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew W. Clanton is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, entertainment and the arts
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Binghamton in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices in Herndon, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Clanton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew W. Clanton 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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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 Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Herndon are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew W. Clanton

Where is Matthew W. Clanton's law office located?
Matthew W. Clanton's law practice is located in Herndon, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Clanton handle?
Matthew W. Clanton focuses on ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Matthew W. Clanton practiced law?
Matthew W. Clanton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew W. Clanton go to law school?
Matthew W. Clanton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Matthew W. Clanton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1996
B.A.
State University of New York at Binghamton
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois Virginia
Admitted: 1996
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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