About Matthew Stephen
Matthew Stephen Marquette earned his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law in 2001. He completed his legal education at a time when regional legal markets were shifting, and he went on to establish a practice rooted in Pennsylvania law. That academic foundation has informed two decades of courtroom work and case preparation.
Marquette built his early career practicing around the commonwealth. He is licensed in Pennsylvania and has remained active in state legal circles. In 2018 he joined Echard Marquette, P.C., an arrangement that placed him in a small-firm setting where courtroom work and client-facing litigation are daily tasks. His work there has involved preparing cases for trial, managing discovery, and representing clients in contested proceedings.
He maintains current membership in the State Bar of Pennsylvania and holds membership in the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. Those affiliations reflect a professional path that centers on trial work and litigation practice. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and exacting in preparation. He carries out witness preparation, motion practice, and the development of trial themes in cases that proceed to verdict or settlement.
Marquette’s approach to cases emphasizes practical problem solving. He breaks complex legal questions into concrete steps and communicates options plainly to clients. He tends to favor direct engagement in hearings and trials rather than a purely advisory role. That preference shows in the types of matters he handles and the professional groups he belongs to.
Over time he has combined courtroom experience with local bar participation, which keeps him connected to changing rules and procedures in Pennsylvania courts. He has worked with other attorneys on multi-party cases and has experience coordinating litigation tasks across teams. His peers point to a consistent preparation style and a willingness to test cases in court when necessary.
He remains based at Echard Marquette, P.C., where he continues to litigate matters in Pennsylvania courts. He currently practices at Echard Marquette, P.C., handling trial and litigation matters in Pennsylvania.
