$ 500-500 per hour
Matthew Apfel
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew Apfel specializes in immigration, intellectual property, public international law, international arbitration and investment disputes, international business transactions and civil suits against foreign sovereign states in domestic courts. His work has led him to live in Beijing, New York City, Washington, D.C and Phoenix.
Because of his studies, interest and knowledge, Apfel is also a specialist on China especially focused on related trade and legal issues. He is a member of the Washington based China Hands Group.
He is a member of the New York, District of Columbia and Arizona Bars and is admitted as an attorney-counselor before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Apfel has written numerous papers, articles and comments on various public and private international legal issues and has contributed to , an international trade law/customs law website and blog.
A native of Arizona, Matthew Apfel received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs with a focus in Chinese politics from George Washington University (GWU) in 2005. While at GWU, he attended Pembroke College, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom where he studied modern Chinese history. He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School (GW Law) in 2008. While at GW Law, Apfel was active at various levels in the International Law Society and Student Intellectual Property Association.
He has experience working at the US Senate, Canadian Embassy, Asia Society and the CATO Institute in Washington, DC. In 2005, he clerked at the Office of the Legal Advisor at the US Department of State where he assisted in the formulation of private international legal treaties in banking and secured transactions at the Private International Law section. Apfel also currently serves as General Counsel to American World Clinics, a startup company which is building and operating medical clinics abroad.
He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Mandarin Chinese.
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Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 11 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 17 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Apfel and Associates P.C.
2375 East Camelback Road, Suite 600, PHOENIX, AZ, 85016
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Posted by Bethany | September 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Intelligent Attorney with Heart and Tact
Matt, and his colleague Angelo, are incredibly knowledgeable professionals capable of tackling a myriad of legal issues with heart and purpose. When pairing their intelligence, tact, and strategic mindset with compassion and empathy, they make for a truly unbeatable team. I trust them wholeheartedly ...
Posted by Elida | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Immigration Case
El Abogado Apfel ha sido de gran ayuda para mi caso. Posee extraordinario conocimiento sobre la causa immigratoria. Tiene una capacidad organizativa y de comprencion, asi como una gran mistica de investigacion. El abogado Apfel tomo el tiempo necesario para escuchar mi problema y asesorarme. Actualme...
Posted by Michael | September 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Changed my opinion of attorneys!
My wife and I consulted Matthew on the recommendation of a colleague to assist my family during a stressful and challenging personal time in our lives. We saw Matthew in consultation prior to engaging him, at which time he enabled us to simplify our thinking and put our problem in an understandable ...
Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Superb Skills
Matthew is incredibly knowledgeable in his field of expertise and even well beyond. He understood the legal intricacies of the at hand and worked with professionalism throughout. He is insightful and strategic, which worked to our advantage. I would feel comfortable relying on Matt in any legal matte...
Matthew Apfel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matthew and I worked together as Executive members of the International Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona. I was highly impressed learning of his background, knowledge and experience. I recommend this attorney."
"I worked with Matt on several matters and he has been great. He has the answers, or knows where to get them, and isn't afraid to roll up his sleeves and put in the hard work. I highly recommend and fully endorse Matt."
Gil Hacohen
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Recognized Contribution, International Law Section
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Apfel and Associates
2009 - 2011
Associate, Heideman, Nudelman & Kalik PC
2008 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Wall Street Corporate Law
2008 - 2008
Extern, US State Department Office of the Legal Advisor for Private International Law
2007 - 2007
Extern, Canadian Embassy, Washington D.C.
Associations
2015 - Present
ARSOBODirector
2016 - 2017
State Bar of Arizona, International Law SectionChair Elect
2015 - 2019
Phoenix Committee on Foreign RelationsDirector
2015 - 2020
Phoenix Sister CitiesYouth Ambassador Selection Committee
Education
2008
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
Cambridge University, Pembroke College External Program
Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2017
Topical Discussion, Presentation
South America's Existential Crisis: Prospects for Political Change in Venezuela
2017
CLE Seminar
Inbound Foreign Direct Investment Issues for Lawyers
2017
Annual Convention
Terrorists, Torts and Trade: Prosecuting and Defending Claims Implicating Foreign Sovereign Immunity
Publications
2015
Israel-Asia Center
Continued expansion of civil society key to CSR development in China
2007
International Trade Law News
House Trade Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Application of Countervailing Duties to Nonmarket Economy Countries
Languages
English
Spanish
Mandarin