Matthew D. Clendenin

Matthew D. Clendenin

also known as Matt Clendenin

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 13 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

600 B Street, Suite 2230, San Diego, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

Prosecute claims and lawsuits to reimburse individuals for medical bills, lost income, and other losses suffered as a result of injury.

14 years | 200 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 1 year

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 13 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Clendenin

600 B Street, Suite 2230, San Diego, CA, 92101

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Matthew D. Clendenin's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Personal Injury

Posted by Ray | May 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Personal Injury Attorney

Matthew Clendenin's Firm is the best personal injury in San Diego hands down! I have never been in a situation like this, and Matt's firm explained everything to me start to finish. Everyone in the office is professional, Matt & Katie do a great job with explaining the legal processes and what is cur...rently being done. Matt & Katie respond very quick, not like other attorneys. Matt's firm fights to get you every penny and are very transparent with what they're doing. If I were to have any further needs to retain counsel, I would not hesitate to hire or recommend Matt's Firm.

Posted by Champ | July 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best of the best

So another lawyer didn't want to take my case so I was referred to Matt and Katie. All I can say is they are top notch professionals. They laid out what the expectations were from the very beginning. Every step of the way they were very communicative. Even when I was falling behind on my medical appo...intments they made sure to follow up and even offer an Uber once if I was having trouble making it to an appointment. They take it very seriously with your health. They fought to keep my medical bills in reasonable range. There not enough I can say. I'll be referring them for sure! Don't hesitate call them now!

Posted by Michael | February 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Great Lawyer. Great Results

I was sitting at a red light, waiting to turn left. Click click click went my turn signal. I had just left the gym and I was tired. And a big zoned out. All of a sudden there was a loud noise and my whole body rolled forward and down. At first I didn't realize what had happened. And then I looked in ...my rear view mirror and saw the reflection of my brake lights on the vehicle behind me. Which was far too close. At first it didn't make sense. Then I realized I had been rear-ended. I got out of my car, got the driver's information, went home and my neck really started hurting. A friend had recommended Matt Clendenin so I called him. He told me to seek medical treatment right away and that he would take care of everything. It took a couple treatments, but I got my whiplash taken care of. Next I had my car evaluated and repaired. Matt was able to get everything covered - both my medical care and my car repairs with very little effort from me. I never had to appear in court. If you have any kind of personal injury situation, I highly recommend Matt.

Posted by Jacques | March 11, 2015 | Personal Injury

Climbing accident medical bills

I was seriously injured in climbing accident in Swiss Alps. The rescue involved two helicopter flights and trauma surgery in hospital in Frutigen (Switzerland). The medical bills have been very high and I was unable to pay them. At the time of accident I was fully insured by an US Insurance company a...nd was eligible for full reimbursement. Despite this, the insurer refused to process my claim. After six months REGA Helicopter Company informed me, that they will file a law suit against me personally for nonpayment. In my desperation I turned to Law Offices of M. Clendenin. In two weeks my claim was paid in full and wired to Switzerland. If you need a legal professional who delivers results - DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND DO NOT LOOK FURTHER. I could not be more grateful for Mr. Clendenin's expertize and professionalism.

Posted by Bobby | November 04, 2014 | Personal Injury

Great experience

Matthew was wonderful in helping me through my car crash lawsuit. He helped get me compensation for medical bills and was able to explain some of the complex and confusing legal terms in regular ways I could understand. Plus he was always very easy to get a hold of was very good at returning my p...hone calls and emails. Highly recommend!

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Matthew D. Clendenin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Braddock

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matthew is as good as they come. His expertise and tireless work ethic are surpassed only by the care and consideration that he devotes to each one of his cases. I have worked with Matt on matters in the past, and would recommend him without hesitation to anyone in need of his services."

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Christopher Hendricks

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a fellow consumer attorney in San Diego, I have run across Matt numerous times. He has great instincts as an attorney and is not afraid to take a case into litigation or through trial. I strongly endorse Matt as a great personal injury attorney."

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Brian Dault

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a sharp attorney who works diligently for his clients. He also understands the concepts required to ensure his clients and their families receive full and fair compensation."

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David McCuaig

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tina Gehres

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jillian Hayes

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Amanda Gordon

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I was involved in a PI case, I would hire matt. Strategic, energetic, and creative, Matt has the ability to see the positives and options even when it looks like there is no answer. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Brian Pakpour

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Justin Carroll

Unknown lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Adam Masser

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is personable, intelligent and responsive. I've found him to be helpful in the past and would gladly work with him again."

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Zonald Spinks

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Other

"Matt is an extraordinarily sharp and talented lawyer. He has a keen eye for issues in cases and a great work ethic. I wholeheartedly endorse him and would recommend him to anyone who asked."

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Shirin Asgari

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a great attorney who works tirelessly to advocate for his clients and their rights. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a hard working, knowledgeable, and dedicated attorney to advocate for them."

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Joel Selik

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. If you want a smart, attorney who knows how to get you want you need, Mat is that attorney."

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Stephen Cline

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kristin Cline

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is honest, intelligent and well-spoken. He is hard-working and will zealously advocate for his clients' best interests. He's also charasmatic, personable, and easy to work with. If you are looking for a great local attorney to help you with a litigation matter, Matt is a great choice."

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Carrie Petersen

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Aside from being a competent attorney, Mr. Clendenin is a pleasure to work with. He fights for his clients and puts their interests first. I wouldn't hestite to hire Mr. Clendenin as my attorney."

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Jake Nare

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Nunez

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Clendenin is an aggressive, attorney who places the best interest of his clients first."

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Matthew Nezhad

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Matthew D Clendenin. He is experienced, skilled, and an asset to the legal profession. He has earned respect from his clients and colleagues in the legal field."

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Harris Brumer

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a superb personal injury attorney. Intelligent and thorough, Matt works diligently to ensure that he gets the best results for his clients. Furthermore, Matt has a real passion for personal injury law and he truly enjoys helping those who have been wronged get the justice they deserve. Therefore, I enthusiastically endorse this attorney."

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Joel Selik

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Best Oral Advocate - Internal Moot Court, Santa Clara University Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Matthew Clendenin

2014 - 2014

Associate, Law Offices Of Joseph Samo

2012 - 2014

Associate, Law Office of Stephen Belgum

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Santa Clara County Public Defender

2008 - 2009

In House Paralegal, Quality Loan Services

2007 - 2008

Paralegal, Law Offices Of Joseph Samo

Associations

2014 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego

Member

2014 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Deppensmith v. Planned Parenthood

Settlement: $25,000 - $50,000

Jung v. Rogers, et al.

Settlement: $50,000 - $100,000

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Education

2012

Santa Clara University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2011

Magdalen College, Oxford

2007

University of California, San Diego

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Languages

English

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