Atty. Matthew W. Edwards
Matthew W. Edwards focuses on high-stakes matrimonial cases involving complex financial arrangements, family-owned or closely held businesses, and complex custody matters.
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About Matthew W. Edwards at a glance
Matthew W. Edwards is a family law attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009), District of Columbia (2010), Maryland (2018), and Virginia (2019). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2008) and University of Georgia (B.S., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Matthew W. Edwards focuses on high-stakes matrimonial cases involving complex financial arrangements, family-owned or closely held businesses, and complex custody matters
- In addition to legal analysis, Matt routinely works with forensic accountants, valuation experts, certified financial planners, and professional therapists to provide a clear path to a quick and favorable resolution of his clients’ divorce and custody matters
- When necessary, Matt is a tenacious courtroom and trial advocate
- Matt volunteers for the D.C
- Bar Advice & Referral Clinic, where he advises pro se litigants on family law and domestic violence matters
- Over the course of his career, Matt has devoted thousands of hours to pro bono work, including on behalf of the Greater Washington Community Foundation
- Matt currently serves as Chair of the Litigation Community of the D.C
- Bar, and as a member of the D.C
- Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee
- He is also a member of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Prior to joining Ain & Bank, Matt was a commercial litigator in the Washington, D.C. offices of Willkie, Farr & Gallagher LLP. While there, he focused on complex commercial and securities litigation on behalf of clients such as the General Electric Company, Facebook, Inc., and Big 4 accounting firms
- Matt is licensed to practice in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
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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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