Matthew Wertheim

Matthew Wertheim

4.6
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 39 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Real Estate, Mediation

2135 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 70%

I represent injured persons involved in all types of accidents including auto, motorcycle, bicycle, slip and fall, and medical malpractice. I pride myslef on personal attention and responsiveness to my client's individual needs and make my best efforts to make the client's foray into the insurance and litigation "world" as painless and as seamless as possible. There is no such thing as a stupid question and I make sure my clients understand each and every part of the process.

40 years | 550 cases

70%
Real Estate 25%

I handle all types of real estate transactional work both commercial and residential. I also have litigated numerous non-disclosure cases against both sellers and real estate brokers.

39 years

25%
Mediation 5%

I serve as a private mediator and also do pro bono work on behalf of the San Francisco Bar Association Early Settlement program

26 years | 225 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Wertheim

2135 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA, 94123

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Matthew Wertheim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Frances | June 30, 2026

Excellent Legal Guidance with Exceptional Service

I cannot recommend Matt Wertheim highly enough. After reaching out to several attorneys for a consultation, Matt was by far the fastest to respond. He offered a complimentary consultation, took the time to carefully review my case, and provided a very reasonable quote for his services. What impres...sed me most was his responsiveness and efficiency. He thoroughly reviewed my documents and got back to me with thoughtful, detailed feedback in less than 24 hours—closer to 10 hours! His knowledge and expertise were immediately apparent, and he was able to quickly assess the legal issues and provide clear, practical guidance. Even after our consultation, Matt went above and beyond by following up the next day and then checking in again a few days later to see if I had any additional questions. That level of professionalism and genuine care is rare. I also called him for his opinion on another aspect of my case, and he gave me an honest answer rather than trying to sell me on additional services. That integrity meant a great deal to me and is something that's not always easy to find. If you're looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, responsive, honest, and truly has his clients' best interests at heart, I highly recommend Matt Wertheim. If you need legal assistance in real estate or related matters, you will be in excellent hands.

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Mark Zanobini

Real estate lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Brian Davis

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt was my opposing counsel in a very unique and difficult personal injury and insurance case. He was always very prepared, knew his client/facts/law/case very well, and was a professional throughout the handling and resolution of the matter. He also treated my staff and summer intern with courtesy and respect. I endorse him and would recommend him to other clients and attorneys."

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James Driscoll

Real estate lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sullivan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked for Matthew Wertheim in the summer after my first year of law school and found him to be a highly skilled attorney. He taught me a lot about personal injury cases and preparing cases for trial. I would not hesitate to recommend him to people in need of a good civil attorney to handle their issues."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

1997

Presentation of the Year, American Inns of Court

Work Experience

1987 - Present

Founder/Principal, Matt Wertheim & Associates

1986 - 1987

Associate, McDonald, Cullom & Perussina

Associations

1994 - Present

American Inns of Court, Lawyers Club of San Francisco

Founding Member

1987 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Consumer Attorney's of California (CAOC)

Member

Lawyer's Club of San Francisco

Member

2002 - 2009

The Playhouse in San Anselmo

Board President

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re. Gonzalez

Settled 2 weeks before trial

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Education

1985

U of San Francisco SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Univ of California Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Lawyers' Club of San Francisco American Inn of Court

"Burning Limits" Insurance Policies

Publications

2002

Lexis Nexis Publishing Conestoga v. Exexcutive Risk

Languages

English

Activity

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