Matthew J. Blancato

Matthew J. Blancato

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 14 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury

3530 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 202, San Diego, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

15%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 14 years

State: California

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Martin & Blancato, APC

3530 Camino Del Rio North, Suite 202, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Matthew J. Blancato's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

131 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 36 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Daisy | January 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Workers Comp

I highly recommend Mr. Blancato. I was fighting with worker comp for a knee injury for almost two years. It was a very frustrating situation because i didn't fully understand all the paperwork from workers comp and kept getting the run around. I met with Mr. Blancato for a consultation and he explain...ed how the whole processes would work. I decided to hired him and he was amazing. He explained everything very well and answered every questions i had. What i liked the most about him was that he was very quick on responding to my emails when i had any questions or concerns.

Posted by Frantz | December 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Outstanding attorney

Excellent attorney. Keep me brief on everything about my case. Definitely will recommend his services to anyone who’s in need for a Workers compensation, personal injury.

Posted by Nicole | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Friendly, honest and thorough

Matthew is a great lawyer! I’ve had bad experiences with other lawyers so I was a little cautious with my selection for a worker’s compensation lawyer. Im glad I found Matthew. He is friendly, honest and thorough. I had so many questions during my case and I was always able to email him and received ...a response within 10 minutes. He always put me at ease. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs a worker’s compensation lawyer who will guide you through the process.

Posted by Natalie | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

The Advocate you need to navigate your Workman's Comp. case

My Husband suffered a catastrophic workplace accident that left him radically altered and unable to ever be able to work again. His case was complicated because of the extreme amount of physical issues as well as the loss of our primary source of income. We met Matthew when he came for a consultati...on to the care facility my Husband had been admitted to. That was the first day of a long road that Matthew walked with us. There were twists and turns and many days that I was at the end of my rope. Matthew was always patient and responsive to my moaning and frustrations throughout this very complicated process. His communication is excellent, he is genuine and caring. I hope we don't ever know anyone who needs him but I would feel as if I was giving them a real gift to be able to refer them to Matthew. Matthew is excellent at navigating the difficult maze of dealing with Workman's Compensation claims. Now that we are at the end of this scary chapter in our lives I almost fear losing Matthew as a source of wisdom and stability. He was our port in the storm and was able to bring us safely to a harbor where we would be taken care of.

Posted by John | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Client

Our family retained Matthew Blancato and his firm during a very difficult time for our family. My wife had been involved in a major work related accident that would take years to recover. In the immediate days after the accident and my wife's transition from hospital to home, Matthew helped make th...e transition as seamless as it could be under the circumstances. Matthew coordinated with my wife's employer's insurance carrier to make our home more accessible as soon as we retained Matthew. During the entire process that took over three years, Matthew was always accessible and answered all of our questions. We would highly recommend Matthew Blancato.

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Matthew J. Blancato's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nichole Cristilli

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 02

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."

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Brad Micklin

Administrative law lawyer | Dec 11

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."

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James Dicks

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 29

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."

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Rodolfo Herrera

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Overholt

Personal injury lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Hiden

Personal injury lawyer | May 20

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."

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Steven Martin

Workers compensation lawyer | May 17

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."

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Sabrina Stuart

Unknown lawyer | May 16

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."

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Heather Pollock

Workers compensation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Ring

Workers compensation lawyer | May 15

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."

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Michael Rott

Workers compensation lawyer | May 10

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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Rodolfo Herrera

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Heather Pollock

Immigration lawyer

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Steven Martin

Workers compensation lawyer

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David Hiden

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathan Ring

Workers compensation lawyer

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Eric Overholt

Workers compensation lawyer

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Sabrina Stuart

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Michael Rott

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2023

LRIS Consumer Advocate Award, San Diego County Bar Association

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Founding Partner, Martin & Blancato, APC

2012 - 2024

Associate Attorney, Hiden, Rott & Oertle, LLP

2011 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, Circuit Court Of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Chicago Housing Authority

Associations

2018 - Present

California Applicants' Attorneys Association

2012 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Client v. Municipality

$2,500,000 "new money" C&R

Client v. SCIF

$1,100,000

Client v. Ace American/ESIS

$2,500,000 C&R

Client v. Markel Services

$4,650,000 C&R

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

Client v. Zenith Insurance

$350,000 C&R

Client v. Farmers Insurance

$2,850,000 C&R

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Education

2013

DePaul University College of Law

Juris Doctor

2006

University of California - San Diego

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Winter Seminar

Medicare Set Asides

2023

Hawaii Seminar

Direct Psychiatric Injuries

2015

Workers' Compensation Seminar for Teamsters Local 542

Workers' Compensation

2015

Workers' Compensation Seminar for SEUI Local 221

Workers' Compensation

2015

Workers' Compensation Seminar for CSEA in Calexico

Workers' Compensation

2015

Workers' Compensation Seminar for CSEA - San Diego

Workers' Compensation

Languages

English

Spanish

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