Matthew O. "Matt" Oakey
About Matthew O. Oakey
Matthew O. Oakey is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Matthew O. Oakey is recognized in the following practice area:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Gallagher LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1992
Location: Baltimore, MD
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