Matthew Edwin Neale
About Matthew
Biography
Matt Neale is a distinguished personal injury attorney who has garnered a reputation as a tough negotiator and litigator. He is well-respected by judges and other attorneys in the Southern California legal community, and the insurance companies and auto manufacturers know that he isn’t afraid to take his clients’ cases to trial.
A relentless advocate, Matt has maintained a 99 percent success rate during his decades-long career, and he regularly receives referrals from past clients who have friends and family members in need of experienced legal representation.
Matt has received over $40 million in recoveries for his clients during his career, and continues to use his extensive knowledge and experience to help victims recover after being injured due to no fault of their own, as well as those dealing with lemons.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 48 years
State: California
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Neale & Fhima, LLP
34188 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92629
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Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2009
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
BV, Martindale-Hubbell
1987
BV, Martindale-Hubbell
1977
Admitee, State Bar of California
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Partner, Neale & Fhima, LLP
1982 - 1995
Judge Pro Tem, Orange County Municipal Court, Souther County Judicial District
1977 - 2016
Founder & Managing Partner, Law Offices Of Mathew E. Neale
1977 - 1982
Adjunct Professor, Saddleback College
Associations
1982 - Present
South Orange County Board of RealtorsMember
1977 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaAdmitee
1978 - 1983
South Orange County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1975
JD - Juris Doctor
1970
Languages
English