Matthew J. Blancato is an associate at Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP and works in the Firm’s San Diego and El Centro offices. Matthew started as an intern while waiting for his Bar results and officially joined the Firm as an attorney upon passing the Bar in December 2011. Mr. Blancato’s practice areas consist of civil litigation, including worker’s compensation and personal injury.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Blancato had extensive legal experience, including clerking for a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County (IL). Additionally, Mr. Blancato worked as a Certified Law Clerk with the Chicago Housing Authority, which is the Chicago’s public housing agency, where he focused mainly on motion practice in personal injury and contract cases. Before attending law school, Mr. Blancato worked as a Legal Secretary and File Clerk at an insurance defense firm in San Diego, where he assisted in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, composing discovery, and helping prepare for trials.
When he is not serving his clients, Mr. Blancato likes to play sports, including golf, football, basketball, and soccer. Mr. Blancato is also an avid traveler with experiences throughout Europe, Mexico, and the U.S.
Practice areas
9 years
9 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP
2635 Camino Del Rio South
Suite 110
San Diego, CA, 92108
Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP
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El Centro, CA, 92243
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2012 | 02/07/2022 |
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Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate Attorney | Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP | 2012 - Present |
Judicial Law Clerk | Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois | 2011 - 2011 |
Law Clerk | Chicago Housing Authority | 2010 - 2011 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California Applicants' Attorneys Association | 2018 - Present | |
San Diego County Bar Association | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | Juris Doctor | 2013 |
University of California - San Diego | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2006 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Workers' Compensation Seminar for CSEA in Calexico | Workers' Compensation | 2015 |
Workers' Compensation Seminar for Teamsters Local 542 | Workers' Compensation | 2015 |
Workers' Compensation Seminar for CSEA - San Diego | Workers' Compensation | 2015 |
Workers' Compensation Seminar for SEUI Local 221 | Workers' Compensation | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Client v. Gallagher Bassett | $1,200,000 settlement at mediation |
Client v. Gallagher Bassett | $2,900,000 C&R |
Client v. State Compensation Insurance Fund (SCIF) | $1,800,000 C&R |
Client v. State Farm | $500,000 settlement |
Client v. AIG | $426,758 C&R |
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Nichole Cristilli, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 2, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Matthew is the kind of attorney we should all aspire to be. Not only does he consistently get excellent results for his clients he does so in a way that is aggressive but also polite-- leaving even his opponents with an appreciation for his advocacy style. He is always responsive to his clients needs however great or numerous they are; he is impeccably organized, personable, polished, and effective. He is an attorney I would not only endorse but would hire for myself.
Brad Micklin, Administrative law Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matthew Blancato is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
Nichole Cristilli, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 2, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Matthew is the kind of attorney we should all aspire to be. Not only does he consistently get excellent results for his clients he does so in a way that is aggressive but also polite-- leaving even his opponents with an appreciation for his advocacy style. He is always responsive to his clients needs however great or numerous they are; he is impeccably organized, personable, polished, and effective. He is an attorney I would not only endorse but would hire for myself.
Brad Micklin, Administrative law Attorney on Dec 11, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matthew Blancato is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients as well as his level of experience. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly.
James Dicks, Personal injury Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. The attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.
Rodolfo Herrera, Workers compensation Attorney on Jun 13, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Overholt, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
David Hiden, Personal injury Attorney on May 20, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Matt is an incredibly gifted attorney who has won the most difficult of cases. He is very honest, gifted with explaining a case to clients and is a very positive and friendly attorney. His clients always comment on how professional he is and how his service is without peer.
Steven Martin, Workers compensation Attorney on May 17, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Matthew is an excellent attorney who epitomizes what it means to advocate on your client's behalf. He is a great guy and very easy to work with. I hear nothing but positive feedback from his clients whom I represent in other matters.
Sabrina Stuart, Unknown Attorney on May 16, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Blancato is an excellent attorney and I am proud to endorse him. He is direct, compassionate and an asset to any potential client.
Heather Pollock, Workers compensation Attorney on May 16, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Ring, Workers compensation Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Blancato is a fine lawyer and more importantly, a fine and trustworthy human being. His sense of fairness and his willingness to aggressively advocate for his clients sets him apart from his peers and garners their respect. I unreservedly endorse him.
Michael Rott, Workers compensation Attorney on May 10, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Matt is a smart, passionate and creative lawyer. Whatever it takes, within the parameters of the law...Matt delivers for his clients. I am proud to endorse him.
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