Matthew J. "Matt" Stanford
About Matthew J. Stanford
Matthew J. Stanford is a lawyer based in Phoenix, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Matthew J. Stanford is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Appellate Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
Current Firm: Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2017
Location: Phoenix, AZ
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