Atty. Peter K Matt
Peter K Matt is a lawyer practicing electric utilities law, energy law, antitrust law and 2 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.
Antitrust Law & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 53+ Years Experience
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About Peter K Matt at a Glance
Peter K Matt is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Schiff Hardin Llp. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on contracts and energy. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), District of Columbia (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1974), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1977). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1973) and University of Pittsburgh (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of District of Columbia Bar Federal Energy and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter K Matt
- Peter K Matt is a lawyer practicing electric utilities law, energy law, antitrust law and 2 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Peter practices at Schiff Hardin LLP in Washington, DC
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Peter K Matt's Areas of Legal Practice
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Contracts in Washington
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Energy & Utilities Law in Washington
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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 venue, 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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Why Clients in Washington Choose Peter K Matt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter K Matt's practice in the field of contracts and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter K Matt brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Virginia, District of Columbia, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Peter K Matt can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts and energy, Peter K Matt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means Peter K Matt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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