Matthew A.S. Esworthy
Associate mase@shapirosher.comSuite 2000
Baltimore, MD 21201-3147
Facsimile: 410.539.7611
Matthew A.S. Esworthy is an associate with extensive experience representing clients in criminal and civil litigation in state and federal courts. Throughout his legal career, he has successfully handled numerous trials and appeals. Before entering private practice, he served as Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland. He concentrates on general civil and criminal litigation, including securities litigation, partnership disputes, appeals, and employment law.
News& Publications
"Theofel v. Farey-Jones and Unlawful Subpoenas," the Baltimore Business Journal, September 14, 2007.
"Beware the Midnight Witness Rule." The Daily Record, November 3, 2006.
"Jury Nullification: A Quixotic Theory, Part I," The Daily Record, May 19, 2006.
"Jury Nullification: A Quixotic Theory, Part II," The Daily Record, June 2, 2006.
June 15, 2006: Named Acting General Counsel and a Member of the Board of the Clarence H. "Du" Burns Memorial Fund, Inc. More >>
January 2006: Elected to Board of Directors of Civic Works, a Baltimore service corps dedicated to enhancing the skills of young adults.
- Corporate, Commercial, and Regulatory Litigation
- Employment Law
- Public Law and Election Law
- White-Collar Criminal Defense
- Real Estate and Construction Litigation
- Product Liability and Personal Injury
- Appeals
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland
Education
- Skidmore College (B.A., 1998)
- The Dickinson School of Law, Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2001); Volunteer, Pro Bono Project; Robert M. Frey Scholarship
Affiliations, Achievements and Honors
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Baltimore County Bar Association
- Member, Federal Bar Association
- Member, Board of Directors, Civic Works
- Member, Board of Directors, and Acting General Counsel, Clarence H. "Du" Burns Memorial Fund, Inc.
- Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Murphy, Jr., Chief Judge of the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland (2001-2002)
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