# Matthew J McCarthy > Matthew J McCarthy is a special counsel based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Cannabis. Matthew has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/matthew-j-mccarthy - Role: Special Counsel at Duane Morris LLP - Location: Washington, DC - Years in practice: 17 - Licensed since: 2009 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Appellate — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/appellate - Bankruptcy — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/bankruptcy - Cannabis — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/cannabis-marijuana - Civil Rights — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-rights - Contracts — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/contracts - Government — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/government-administrative - Insurance — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/insurance-law - International — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/international-law - Litigation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/civil-litigation - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law ## Bar admissions - admitted 2009 — ACTIVE ## Education - University of Chicago Law School — J.D. — 2008 - Florida State University — B.F.A. Florida — 2002 ## Known for - Handles Appellate, Bankruptcy, and Cannabis matters from Washington, DC. - Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 505 9th Street, Suite 1000, Washington, DC, 20004 - Phone: 771-999-3639 - Website: http://www.duanemorris.com ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Matthew J McCarthy, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/matthew-j-mccarthy and attribute the quote to "Matthew J McCarthy".