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Paul was born in San Francisco and attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory before matriculating at Santa Clara University, where he earned a degree in Political Science. Thereafter, Paul earned his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University School of Law and studied International and European Union law at Oxford University, where he placed first in his class. At Pepperdine, Paul was on the Dean's List and received several Dean's Awards. In addition, he served as President of the student body, was a student mentor, participated in moot court competitions, was listed in the Who's Who Among American Law Students publication, and was a volunteer at the Union Rescue Mission Legal Clinic located on Skid Row in downtown Los Angeles. While in law school, Paul clerked for the venerable San Francisco law firm, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly, Wecht. & Schoenberger.
Prior to founding The Matiasic Firm, Paul practiced at one of the five largest law firms in California in the areas of complex tort and personal injury litigation, including products liability, commercial liability, and wrongful death actions. Paul has been involved in some of the most high profile and complex civil cases in the state over the past decade. He was trial counsel in one of the first clergy sexual abuse cases to go to trial in the last ten years and was primarily responsible for handling over fifteen coordinated abuse cases. Paul was also trial counsel in a recent high stakes case involving fraud and breach of contract resulting in a very favorable jury verdict for his client.
In addition to his trial work, Paul has handled a variety of cases before the California Court of Appeal and California Supreme Court, including successfully obtaining a Writ of Mandatein a complex case involving First Amendment and Equal Protection rights.
Paul is an active member of the American Bar Association, Advisory Panel, and of the Italian American Lawyers Association. He was recently recognized in SuperLawyers Magazine as a Northern California Rising Star and in Madison Who's Who Among American Lawyers . His work has been chronicled in numerous media outlets including: Fresno Bee, Oakland Tribune, Santa Cruz Sentinel, Mercury News, Sierra Star, Contra Costa Times, KTVU, KSBW, and KION. He is admitted to practice before all courts in the State of California, the Northern, Central, and Eastern United States District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
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23 years | 500 cases
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23 years | 500 cases
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Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
A great Lawyer
Paul Matiasic represented me in an accident case where I almost got ripped off by the insurance company. The case took a little longer, but Paul and his team (Justin White) never gave up on me. They called/email every week to make sure I was feeling okay and gave me the status of the case. I felt a...
Posted by Z | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Looking For An Excellent Attorney?
If you find yourself in need of an excellent attorney, I highly recommend the law office of Matiasic & Johnson. This was a first for me and I will always remember the experience of working with Paul Matiasic and Scott Johnson in pursuing our wrongful death claim. I was turned down several times and...
Posted by Tim | March 20, 2012 | Insurance
Superb personal injury Attorney
Paul handled a case for me about eighteen months ago. It took a year to bring the recalcitrant insurance company to the table. Once there Paul was inspiring beyond his years. Strongest negotiator I have ever seen. A real treat to watch him in action. I found Paul to be prompt at returnin...
Posted by George | March 20, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
THE BEST
If it were not for Paul stepping to help with our case,we feel that it would not have been resolved as quickly and as efficiently as it was handled .We can only say that God was on our side when Paul came into the picture. Thank you Paul
Posted by Kathleen | March 20, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Paul Matiasic was amazing and got me a settlement that satisfied me!
I found Mr. Matiasic online and he was the only one of three other lawyers who responded wanting more info. The others did not want to persue the case, thinking it hard to prove. Mr. Matiasic was the only one who asked to meet with me personally to discuss the case and it was only with Mr. Matiasic...
"Paul is an extremely bright and talented lawyer who consistently obtains excellent results for his clients."
"I've had the privilege to practice in the same community as Paul, and to become familiar with his work both through the results he's achieved and the reputation he has. On both counts, I give him my highest recommendation. He is personable, smart, and hardworking - exactly what you want in a lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Matiasic without hesitation or reservation. I have known Mr. Matiasic for the past ten years and I have observed him to be the consummate professional. If I were to need an attorney to represent my interests, I would want a litigator with Mr. Matiasic's unimpeachable level of experience, knowledge, reputation and integrity in my corner."
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2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Northern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Northern California Superlawyer, Thomson Reuters
2016
Lifetime Charter Member-Best Attorneys in America, Rue Ratings
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Northern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Northern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Who's Who Among American Professionals, Madison
2001
Dean's Award, Pepperdine University School of Law
2007 - Present
Partner, The Matiasic Law Firm
2002 - 2007
Associated Attorney, Large National Defense Firm
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Advisory PanelMember
Member
Board of Governors
2,000,000 Dollar Verdict in Clients' Favor
$2,950,000 Recovery for Client
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Undergraduate
2017
Taking a Scalpel to MICRA, One Case at a Time
2016
Moderating Panelist
2016
Is Trail Immunity Absolute?
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