About Matthew
I see my role as counselor first and litigator second. My job is to present all options to the client, advise them on what I believe is in their best interest, and then to act according to their desires and wishes.
Practice areas
- Family: 60%
Litigation matters include divorce, custody, child support, guardianships, conservatorships, adoptions, neglect matters
15 years
- Criminal defense: 20%
Criminal defense in DC and Maryland, state and federal courts.
15 years
- Probate: 15%
Estate planning, will contest, adult guardianships, conservatorships
15 years
- Landlord or tenant: 5%
Represents both landlords and tenants
15 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Active | 2006 | 07/03/2017 |
| MD | Active | 2002 | 06/09/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
avvo contributions
| Legal answers | 1 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyer | 2016 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyer | 2015 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyer | 2014 |
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| Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission Peer Review Committee | Panel Member | 2012 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bar Association of the District of Columbia | Member | 2003 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery County Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland Bar Association | Member | 2002 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| District of Columbia Bar | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association | N/A | N/A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery American Inn of Court | N/A | 2004 - 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| James Madison University | History | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1999 |
Attorney endorsements
(1)
Louis Leibowitz, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matt is a terrific lawyer who always puts his clients first. I unconditionally endorse him.
Cost
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Payment Methods
Check, Credit card
Contact
7910 Woodmont Avenue
Suite 1430
Bethesda, MD, 20814
Office (301) 913-9004