Atty. Matthew William Ward

Atty. Matthew William Ward

Matthew William Ward is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy, government affairs and 7 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from American University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Washington Washington 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew William Ward at a glance

Matthew William Ward is an Of Counsel based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Somach Simmons & Dunn. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1994) and District of Columbia (1997). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1994) and American University (B.A., 1991). Active member of Virginia State Bar The District of Columbia Bar. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew William Ward is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy, government affairs and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from American University in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Matthew practices at Somach Simmons & Dunn in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew William Ward's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew William Ward handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Matthew William Ward is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Matthew William Ward is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Matthew William Ward is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew William Ward

Where is Matthew William Ward's law office located?
Matthew William Ward's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Somach Simmons & Dunn. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew William Ward handle?
Matthew William Ward focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Matthew William Ward practiced law?
Matthew William Ward has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew William Ward go to law school?
Matthew William Ward earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew William Ward for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1994
B.A.
American University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1997

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