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I have a broad transactional practice that focuses on representing businesses and their owners as their outside general counsel counseling them on a wide range of legal matters including their personal estate planning and asset protection.
On the business and corporate side of my practice, I am an invaluable resource to businesses and their owners by offering practical advice and efficient solutions on quick turnaround times because I understand the needs of small business owners and managers. I have substantial experience advising businesses on corporate structuring, corporate governance, asset and stock sales, contract negotiation, contract drafting, employment law matters, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, commercial real estate transactions, and dispute resolution.
On the estate planning and asset protection side of my practice, I enjoy working with all types of clients whether young, old, rich or poor. I believe in the value that estate planning can provide to all of my clients. For high-net worth clients, estate planning can minimize taxes and maximize asset protection. For other clients, estate planning avoids probate and provides an efficient administration of an estate to save clients and their family money by minimizing disputes and maximizing the assets left to be distributed to your loved ones. I have significant experience with domestic revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, and charitable trusts, as well as foreign asset protection trusts in the Cook Islands and Nevis.
Practice Areas:
• Outside General Counsel / Corporate Counseling
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Contract Negotiation and Drafting
• Intellectual Property
• Employment Law
• Litigation Management
• Estate Planning
• Asset Protection Planning
• Real Estate (leases and purchases)
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2005
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591 Camino de la Reina, Suite 909, San Diego, CA, 92108
11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Recommendation
Posted by anonymous | January 08, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Fast, friendly, and professional legal support for my new business
Matt was extremely responsive and provided invaluable consultation while editing my first contract with a key client for my new business. The changes he made to the agreement paid for themselves, and it feels great knowing I have competent legal support going forward. Highly recommend.
Posted by Jann | October 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Mergers & Acquisitions
Top Notch Business and M&A Attorney
My husband and I are small business owners in Oregon and were searching for an M&A Attorney to assist us with our business sale to a company in San Diego. We reached out to Matt based on his Avvo reviews and were so happy we did. Matt dispells every stereotype about an attorney. He was professional...
Posted by Diana | August 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
Great small business attorney
As a small business owner, I've put off needing an attorney for as long as possible. I was referred to Matt by another business owner and I couldn't be happier with the work he did for me. He made filing an LLC incredibly easy and even helped me figure out the best structure for my business based o...
Posted by Jon | July 07, 2015 | Business
Excellent Experience
I hired Matt last year after being unhappy with my previous attorney. Matt has been a pleasure to work with since he is always available and is willing to offer practical advice in addition to legal advice. As an entrepreneur, my time and resources are limited. Not only has Matt been able to step in ...
Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2015 | Business
If You're Looking for an Attorney Look No Further
Most people don't want to be in a situation where they have to hire an attorney and I can say that if you are in that situation time may be of the essence and you may find yourself like me scrambling to find someone to talk to. My experience was that it was very hard to get calls or emails back for ...
"Matt is a trusted advisor. He is thorough, skilled, and has the wisdom guide you through the minefields of the most daunting legal issues. I regularly refer my colleagues and clients to Matt when they face tough business and legal questions. I will continue to do so because I know Matt will deliver. I highly recommend Matt to anyone in need of counsel for their business or personal financial affairs."
"Matt is intelligent, professional and highly competent. I endorse him for any estate planning needs."
"It is my honor and pleasure to wholeheartedly endorse and recommend Attorney Deen. I have known Matt for 10 years and his character, work ethic and skill set is unmatched by any attorney I know, including myself. Choosing to work with Matt has been one of the best business decisions I have ever made and you will feel the same way when you choose to work with Matt. I wholeheartedly endorse this experienced lawyer. -Dan W. Kehr"
"I've had the pleasure of working with Matt and am impressed by his wealth of experience and commitment to his clients. He's a great attorney and legal counselor in business and estate planning matters."
"I previously worked with Matt, and I have referred clients to Matt--he is top notch in advising clients in asset protection and estate planning."
"I have worked with Matt for many years. He is an excellent adviser to clients who need competent asset protection, estate planning and business help."
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2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Best of the Bar 2017, San Diego Business Journal
2016
Best of the Bar 2016, San Diego Business Journal
2016
San Diego's Best, San Diego Union Tribune
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Best of the Bar 2015, San Diego Business Journal
2015
San Diego's Best, San Diego Union Tribune
2014
Best of the Bar 2014, San Diego Business Journal
2003
Academic Achievement Award - Property II, California Western School of Law
2002
Academic Achievement Award - Contracts I, California Western School of Law
2015 - Present
Partner, Black + Deen, LLP
2014 - 2015
Attorney/Owner, Deen Law, Inc.
2012 - 2014
Attorney, Kehr Law, APC
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Teeple Hall, LLP
2019 - Present
ProvisorsMember
2013 - Present
Wills for HeroesVolunteer Attorney
2005 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
Section and Committe Council - San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
San Diego Bench-Bar CommitteeMember
2015 - 2016
Court Funding Action Committee - San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
San Diego County Bar Association - Business & Coporate Law SectionChair
2012 - 2014
WealthCounselMember
2005 - 2018
American Bar AssociationMember
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
Bachelor of Business Administration
2016
Best Practices for Estate Planners
2015
Law Practice Management - Opening Your Own Practice
2013
Transactional Practice
2013
Estate Planning 101
2012
Corporate Solutions
2012
Employment Law Clinic
English
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