$ 450-575 per hour
Matthew P. Blair
also known as Matthew Blair
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew P. Blair is a partner and co-founder of Blair & Ramirez LLP. Since 2011, Mr. Blair has focused his legal practice on handling large and complex personal injury and employment law cases on behalf of those injured as a result of the negligence of another and employees.
Mr. Blair has recovered millions in compensation for his clients representing them in numerous high-profile, high-stakes cases involving large publicly traded companies, including a wide variety of personal injury cases, including car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, wrongful death, brain injury, spinal cord injuries and neck and back injuries. Mr. Blair has also achieved notable success advocating on behalf of employees who experienced an injustice at work or were subjected to illegal employment practices, including: wrongful termination, sexual harassment, discrimination and harassment, disability discrimination, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) claims, unpaid wages, meal and rest break violations, Private Attorney General Act cases and employment law class actions.
Mr. Blair has been recognized for his advocacy by The National Trial Lawyers who named Mr. Blair one of the “Top 40 under 40” in 2015, 2017 and 2019. Mr. Blair has also been recognized Super Lawyers as a “Rising Star” since 2014, AVVO 10/10, Lead Counsel rated for Personal Injury and Labor and Employment Law and holds an AV Preeminent Peer Review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His professional affiliations include serving as a fellow with the Riordan Leadership Institute and being an active member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the California Employment Lawyers Association and the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College.
Mr. Blair is a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Blair attended Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, where he obtained his Juris Doctor. In addition to practicing before all of California's state courts, he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
With offices in Los Angeles and Orange County (Irvine), Blair & Ramirez LLP handles cases throughout California. The attorneys at Blair & Ramirez LLP are highly experienced in litigating and trying personal injury and employment law cases and are focused both on providing personal attention to clients and most importantly getting results. Unlike many other law firms, we do not believe in settling cases for less and we will take your case all the way to trial if necessary. We are known for our dedicated attention to each and every case. For a free consultation, call (213) 3568-4000.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
70%
14 years | 500 cases
Employment and Labor
30%
14 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-48%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
BLAIR & RAMIREZ LLP
515 S. Flower Street, 19th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
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Matthew P. Blair's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 7 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | February 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent recovery, Excellent communication
Matt and Oscar took over our case after bouncing around a few law firms. Without getting into too much detail, I can say these two are incredibly thorough & thoughtful. We had a sensitive case that required compassion. Blair and Ramirez settled our case for 2x-3x the amount we would have with any ...
Posted by Beverly | October 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
$2,500,000!
I hired Matthew Blair for a personal injury matter. I can not go into the details because of the nature of the case, but I was very badly injured. He got me $2,500,000+ against the defendant. Thank you so much!
Posted by Thomas | April 9, 2013
Highly Recommended
I hired Matt to negotiate an affiliate agreement for my company. Matt explained everything to me in detail and made recommendations on how the agreement and business relationship should be structured to benefit me and my company most. Matt rewrote part of the contract and negotiated a change in the...
Posted by Heather | March 13, 2013
Best Lawyer
Was able to negotiate a large settlement for me in an employment claim in less than a week! Absolutely amazing lawyer! Highly recommended!
Posted by Satisfied Client | March 3, 2013
Outstanding Lawyer
I needed an aggressive attorney for a contentious business dispute. Mr. Blair came highly recommended. He was able to settle the case quickly. He is experienced, reliable and thorough. I would highly recommend his services to anyone in need of an excellent business attorney or any of the several...
Matthew P. Blair's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt and I have been suite mates for 3 years now. He has a tremendous work ethic and true passion for the law and justice. I really admire his courage to fight the big corps on behalf of the injured. It takes a lot of time, energy, sacrifice and sometimes significant amount of money out of his pocket. However, he's always willing to put himself and his reputation in harm's way for his client. He was telling me a story about the battle of experts the other day and I hope his client will get paid soon otherwise they will regret it at trial. He fights big corps and firms that use crazy tactics but he finds a way to come out on top! He's also a loving father and husband."
"An excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him for future services."
"Matt is an aggressive yet personable advocate with a deep understanding of personal injury matters. He pursues defendants with zeal and knows what it takes to get a case settled. Highly endorse."
"I have a tremendous amount of respect for Mr. Blair. He possesses all the qualities of a great attorney. His attention to detail and his knowledge of the law are unparalleled. He is always available to assist me with any questions or concerns I've had. I would highly recommend Mr. Blair and look forward to working with him in the future."
"I highly endorse Mr. Blair. Very experienced and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Tough, talented and thorough litigator."
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community - He truly cares about the work he is involved in and is a legal genius!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."
"I have worked with Mr. Blair on several matters. He is a very skilled and passionate attorney who understands the law and enjoys advocating for his clients. I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend him."
"I endorse Attorney Matthew Blair. His clients have provided him with some truly outstanding reviews and his comments on Avvo are always right on target."
"I have gotten to know Mr. Blair through his activity on Avvo. Mr. Blair is highly knowledgeable, always willing to answer questions, and I always learn something from his responses. I would not hesitate to recommend clients to him."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rated Attorney- Emploment Law, Lead Counsel
2014
Rated Attorney- Business Law, Lead Counsel
2014
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Client Review Rating: Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
2014
Top 40 under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
AV Client Review Rating: Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Rated Attorney- Business Law, Lead Counsel
2013
Fellow, Riordan Leadership Institute
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, BLAIR & RAMIREZ LLP
2015 - 2017
Attorney, Gary A. Dordick, A Law Corporation
2010 - 2015
Attorney, Chakmakis & Associates
2009 - 2010
Law Clerk, Grancell, Lebovitz, Stander, Reubens & Thomas
Associations
2013 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaAttorney Member
2011 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaLitigation Section
2010 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
$2,547,350.60 Personal Injury
$2,547,350.60
$57,000 Private Nuisance
$57,000.00+
Employment Law- Discrimination
$32,000.00 Settlement
Employment Law - Whistle Blower, Retaliation
Confidential Settlement
$200,000 Employment Claim Settlement
Settled 2 months after filing
$452,508.22 Settlement in Jones Act Case
$452,508.22 Settlement and Maintenance and Cure
Education
2011
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University
Juris Doctor
2006
University of California, Los Angeles
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
United Nations University of Peace
N/A
Riordan Leadership Institute
Fellow
N/A
University of Cambridge
Speaking Engagements
2014
Panel
California Employment Law
2012
SBDC Panel
Business Law for Startups
Publications
2014
Super Lawyers
Do I Need A Lawyer After A Car Accident In California?
2014
PRWEB
Fighting the City of Los Angeles' Business Tax
2013
JD Supra
Trademark Essentials
2013
JD Supra
Litigation Prevention
2013
JD Supra
The Value of Outsourced In-house Counsel
2013
JD Supra
Piercing the Corporate Veil- Why Your Corporation Will Not Sheild You from Personal Liability
2013
JD Supra
Benefit Corporations- Profiting from Doing Good for Society
2013
JD Supra
Am I Entitled to Overtime Pay?
Languages
English
Spanish
Tagalog
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Unpaid overtime unless pre-approved.
29 Aug 2013
Q&A
I have worked at a company for 1 year and now the employer is making me sign a "non-solicitation" agreement. California
11 Jun 2013
Q&A
Convert SMLLC elected as S corp back to disregarded entity status?
29 Mar 2013