Atty. Matthew W. Oakey

Atty. Matthew W. Oakey

Matthew W. Oakey is a lawyer practicing construction law, litigation law, real property and 6 other areas of law.

Baltimore Baltimore 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew W. Oakey at a glance

Matthew W. Oakey is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Gallagher LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992) and District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, (1996). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of Chicago (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew W. Oakey is a lawyer practicing construction law, litigation law, real property and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Matthew practices at Gallagher LLP in Baltimore, MD

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Oakey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew W. Oakey 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

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Construction Law

Matthew W. Oakey is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew W. Oakey

Where is Matthew W. Oakey's law office located?
Matthew W. Oakey's law practice is located in Baltimore, Maryland. The firm is Gallagher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Oakey handle?
Matthew W. Oakey focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Matthew W. Oakey practiced law?
Matthew W. Oakey has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Matthew W. Oakey go to law school?
Matthew W. Oakey earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact Matthew W. Oakey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1996

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