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Atty. S. Matthew Prastein

Atty. S. Matthew Prastein

S. Matthew Prastein is a lawyer practicing environmental law, intellectual property law, energy law.

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Profile Summary

About S. Matthew Prastein at a glance

S. Matthew Prastein is an Argonne Nat. Lab. based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, environmental, and energy. Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1966) and Columbia University (A.B. Columbia, 1949). Serands clients in Gaithersburg, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • S. Matthew Prastein is a lawyer practicing environmental law, intellectual property law, energy law
  • S. Matthew received a A.B. degree from Columbia University in 1949, and
  • S. Matthew practices in Gaithersburg, MD

Practice Areas Explained

S. Matthew Prastein's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

S. Matthew Prastein is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maryland →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

S. Matthew Prastein is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →

Environmental Law

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

S. Matthew Prastein is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maryland →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

S. Matthew Prastein is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Maryland →

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 Gaithersburg 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 S. Matthew Prastein

Where is S. Matthew Prastein's law office located?
S. Matthew Prastein's law practice is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does S. Matthew Prastein handle?
S. Matthew Prastein focuses on real estate, ip, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
Where did S. Matthew Prastein go to law school?
S. Matthew Prastein earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (A.B. Columbia, 1949).
How can I contact S. Matthew Prastein for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1966
A.B. Columbia
Columbia University
- 1949

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