Atty. Matthew William Kern

Atty. Matthew William Kern

Matthew William Kern is a lawyer practicing business & commercial transactions, economic development, public finance and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew William Kern at a glance

Matthew William Kern is a Partner based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on business and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2008). Educated at Southern University Law Center (J.D., 2008) and Louisiana State University (B.A. Political, 2004). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew William Kern is a lawyer practicing business & commercial transactions, economic development, public finance and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices at Jones Walker LLP in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew William Kern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew William Kern 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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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew William Kern

Where is Matthew William Kern's law office located?
Matthew William Kern's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew William Kern handle?
Matthew William Kern focuses on business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has Matthew William Kern practiced law?
Matthew William Kern has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew William Kern go to law school?
Matthew William Kern earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. Political, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew William Kern for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern University Law Center
- 2008
B.A. Political
Louisiana State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2008

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