Atty. Robert Matisoff

Atty. Robert Matisoff

Robert Matisoff is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, discrimination and 1 other area of law. Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Washington Washington 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (771) 772-9949

Profile Summary

About Robert Matisoff at a glance

Robert Matisoff is a Senior Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1974). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1974) and Harvard University (A.B., 1971). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Matisoff is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, employee benefits, discrimination and 1 other area of law
  • Robert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Robert practices at O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Matisoff's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Robert Matisoff is one of 6,237 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in District of Columbia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Matisoff is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Robert Matisoff is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Matisoff

Where is Robert Matisoff's law office located?
Robert Matisoff's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is O'Donoghue & O'Donoghue LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Matisoff handle?
Robert Matisoff focuses on wrongful termination, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Robert Matisoff practiced law?
Robert Matisoff has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Robert Matisoff go to law school?
Robert Matisoff earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Robert Matisoff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1974
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1974

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