Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Washington DC since: 2010
Education: New York University School of Law
Matthew Edwards, the principal attorney at Ain & Bank, P.C., in Washington, D.C., brings a dynamic approach to matrimonial law, handling cases that involve intricate financial structures and family-run enterprises, along with challenging custody disputes. He guides clients through the negotiation and enforcement of prenuptial agreements, while his areas of practice extend to alimony, child support, custody and visitation, divorce, marital property and name changes.
Mr. Edwards collaborates with forensic accountants, valuation professionals, certified financial planners and therapists, crafting a strategy for swift and favorable resolutions in divorce and custody cases. He also provides counsel on general and civil litigation to affluent clients and their businesses, standing as a formidable advocate in both trial and appellate courts when needed.
After graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. from the University of Georgia in 2003, Mr. Edwards earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 2008 and was admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., in 2010. Honored by Best Lawyers in 2020, he is actively involved in the legal community, serving on The District of Columbia Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee and previously chaired the Litigation Community of The District of Columbia Bar. He is also part of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Edwards dedicates time as a family law mentor at The District of Columbia Bar Advice & Referral Clinic, offering guidance to individuals representing themselves in family law and domestic violence cases. His commitment to pro bono work is evident in the thousands of hours he has volunteered throughout his career. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees for the Greater Washington Community Foundation.
Before his tenure at Ain & Bank, P.C., Mr. Edwards honed his litigation skills at a Washington, D.C., firm, focusing on complex commercial and securities cases for notable clients like General Electric Company, Facebook, Inc., and major accounting firms.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2010, Washington DC
Professional Webpage: https://www.ainbanklaw.com/professionals/matthew-edwards/
Bar / Professional Activity
- D.C. Bar Rules of Professional Conduct Review Committee, Member
- Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- Chair of the Litigation Community of the D.C. Bar
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board of Trustees of the Greater Washington Community Foundation
Honors
- Recognized by Best Lawyers in 2020
Educational Background
- University of Georgia in Athens, B.A. with Magna Cum Laude, 2003
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2025