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I am a results-driven trial lawyer whose sole focus is to win cases and get the best possible outcome for my client. At the end of the day, that's all that counts. When not working, I enjoy cycling (road and mountain), golfing, and surfing.
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34360 Gateway Dr., Palm Desert, CA, 92211
402 West Broadway, Suite 1950, San Diego, CA, 92101
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
High level of integrity, Highly skilled, Honorable, respectful and empathetic! Exceptional!
Mr. Poelstra accepted to represent me in a new home construction defect case that led to a personal injury with mold illness from water intrusion resulting from a defective roof after several attorneys have tried and left frustrated with the builder. Mr. Poelstra has shown such a high level of integr...
Posted by June | December 02, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Simply The Best....
Matthew Poelstra was absolutely fabulous. Matthew gathered facts and information and zeroed in on the situation regarding my Country Club Membership. Thanks Matthew for "nailing" them! You are the best!
Posted by Anthony Cannon | May 07, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Matt Poelstra is a very fine lawyer.
Matt Poelstra is an exceptional lawyer with superb research, writing and negotiating skills. As the senior trial attorney and managing partner of a law firm specializing in civil litigation I had the opportunity to observe the quality of work and ethical standards of many lawyers. Matt is one of the...
Posted by Vassilios | April 30, 2013
Recommendation for Matt Poelstra
Mr. Matt Poelstra has done a very well done job for us, we trust him one hundred percent, He is very professional , and a very knowledgeable individual. We would recommend him without any hesitation.
Posted by Catherine | April 29, 2013 | Debt Collection
Matthew Thomas Poelstra
Matthew has been working for our Association in debt collections. He recently helped us with a very difficult situation and handled the assignment very professionally and we were all pleased with the results.
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt zealously represented his client, but was always professional in his conduct and pleasant in his demeanor which, unfortunately, all too often cannot be said about opposing counsel."
"Matt is a skilled trial attorney with a proven track record of success. He is a relentless advocate for his clients and is able to consistently achieve great results."
"Matt is well-spoken and works hard for his clients. He is a tremendous advocate and knows how to win. I endorse Matt and am confident he will continue to produce great results for his clients."
"I endorse Attorney Poelstra. His responses to inquires posed by the avvo.com community are well thought out indicating his knowledge of the law."
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2018
2018 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2016
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2015
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2014
Top Lawyer, Palm Springs Life Magazine
2003
Juris Prudence Award Real Property, California Western School of Law
2007 - Present
Partner, Green Bryant & French, LLP
2004 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of San Diego Paralegal Program
2004 - 2006
Lawyer, Aguirre & Meyer
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Luce Forward Hamilton & Scripps
2001 - 2001
Paralegal Intern, Campbell, Souhrada & Volk
2016 - Present
Beaumont Middle School Mountain Bike TeamAssistant Coach
2015 - Present
Beaumont High School Mountain Bike TeamAssistant Coach
2004 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Desert Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of San DiegoMember
2001 - Present
Phi Beta KappaMember
2013 - 2013
Mock Trial ProgramMock Trial Judge
2009 - 2010
American Inns of CourtMember
$400,000
$1,575,000.00
Settled for $138,500
Settled for $160,000
Settled - Confidentiality provision prohibits disclosure of specific terms.
Settlement in client's favor after filing Motion For Summary Judgment
Arbitration award and judgment in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Arbitration award in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Arbitration award in client's favor
Arbitration award and judgment in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Arbitration award and judgment in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Arbitration award in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Arbitration award and judgment in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Arbitration award and judgment in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Jury verdict in clients' favor - $122,000.00
Arbitration award in client's favor with attorneys' fees and costs
Jury verdict in clients' favor - $1,008,700.00
Eight-figure, Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Motion for Summary Judgment granted in client's favor
Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
2017
Regional Seminar
2003
JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
2001
Certificate - Paralegal
2016
2016
California Bicycle Law
2015
California Bicycle Law
2015
Effective Board Meetings
2014
California Bicycle Law
2010
Civil Lawyer
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