Matt Evan Orellana Finkelberg

Matt Finkelberg is a top notch lawyer. He is very easy to talk to and truly cared about me as his client. He definitely earned my trust and confidence in his capabilities to represent me in the most professional respects. I give Matt and his firm the Derek Smith Law Group my highest recommendation... to anyone who is seeking legal help for employee/employer related matters.

Matt handled a suit against the City of LA and members of the a Neighborhood Council for racial discrimination and harassment. Ths was the first suit of this type filed on a Neighborhood Council Matt handled it with poise and above all professionalism. He walked me through the 3 year process and a...bove all provided moral support and encouragement as I still experienced racism and harassment during the 3 year process. The settlement of almost 100k, I understand from others is huge for the City of LA for a suit of this type and being the first. More importantly than the settlement was the vindication that the settlement brought. Matt is fearless and not afraid to venture in the uncharted territories of the law and challenge the status quo. All in all he is a great guy.

I'll never forget the day Matt O. Finkelberg responded to my voicemail and the first time we spoke on the phone. I have to say I absolutely agree with other reviewers: Matt is a very empathetic, knowledgeable attorney and he made me feel so comfortable. I also felt I was talking to a friend. I was a ...complete mess when I reached out about my employment situation and traumatized by an abusive employer. I wasn't expecting to be understood and validated so well. Matt is a brilliant attorney who knows his stuff and a kind soul, you'll be lucky to have him on your side! If you read this Matt: THANK YOU for all you did! The World needs more people like you!