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Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis

Insurance Attorney at San Francisco, CA

5.0   10 reviews
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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About Matthew

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Matthew Bourhis is the owner of Bourhis Law Group, PC and Golden Gate Legal, LLP. He practices disability insurance bad faith and personal injury law. He frequently writes about insurance bad faith and has been published in the Daily Journal, LA Times and various other news outlets. Bourhis has served the California Supreme Court, where he was responsible for habeas corpus petitions and death penalty cases and interned in the Honorable Martin J. Jenkins’ chambers in 2015.

Mr. Bourhis contributes pro bono legal services to California disaster victims and participates in free legal aid clinics. He has appeared as an expert panelist on insurance and as a podcast/radio guest advising fire victims on homeowners and business insurance. He has served on the Board of Directors of Community Action Marin – the largest human services provider in Marin County – where he oversaw numerous programs to meet the emerging needs of low-income people, including childhood education, mental health and financial services. He is an active member of CAALA, CAOC, CLA and the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. In his spare time he enjoys traveling to foreign countries and playing golf.

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Posted by Neil | October 24, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Legal Ninja
Matthew was on it from the get go! He helped me understand my case quickly and had he offered direct and candid conversations with me, as to what the realities of what litigation could look like. I found this to be important, because other lawyers I spoke with offered soft, ambiguous predictions for the future. Matt kept me educated along the way regularly and was able to simplify the process at all times. Ultimately he delivered the exact results that he had predicted on day one. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Posted by anonymous | February 24, 2023
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| Consulted Attorney
Exceptional Disability Insurance Lawyer
Highly specialized law firm that represents doctors, surgeons, dentists and other professionals to help them receive disability insurance benefits. If you need legal assistance for a long-term disability insurance claim, I strongly recommend Bourhis Law Group.
Posted by Lisa | February 15, 2023
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly recommend!
I came to Bourhis Law Group after jumping through endless hoops with my long-term disability insurance company and getting nowhere. Matt and Ritsa made me feel heard, important, and respected every step of the way. We settled with the insurance company after they couldn't wiggle out of their obligations when faced with attorneys who really know the law. Ann-Marie was also kind and patient at every turn, I never felt like I was interrupting or annoying when asking for something to be explained, again. If you want to be represented by an attorney who cares and knows the law, you need Bourhis Law Group on your side.
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Posted by Randall | January 25, 2023
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Highly Recommend the Bourhis Law Group
I had the pleasure to have Matthew represent me in my disability insurance claim. From my first conversation and throughout the claim process, Matthew was extremely knowledgeable and focused on helping secure my benefits. My unusual case was handled in such a caring and professional manner which ultimately resulted in a successful and significant financial settlement with my insurance company. I highly recommend Matthew and the Bourhis Law Group to anyone seeking their services.
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Posted by anonymous | October 25, 2022
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Honest, compassionate, knowledgeable- A+++
Thanks to the time Matthew spent with me, I feel much more prepared and encouraged to continue fighting my case. When you are trying to locate an attorney to represent you in a challenging case, it can be difficult to locate a compassionate, knowledgeable, responsive firm. It was immediately apparent, that Matthew and his paralegal Ann Marie, actually care about people first. I felt heard and seen, and knew I could trust the Bourhis group to provide me with honest, knowledgeable legal advise to steer me in the right direction in a very challenging situation. Thank you, Matthew and Ann Marie for your kind and valuable guidance!!
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Posted by weschwong | October 13, 2022
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| Consulted Attorney
5 Stars: Competence with Compassion
Matthew treated my initial consultation as if I were already his client in court. It was evident that his compassionate approach helped extract a lot more insights and details about my case. In addition, Matthew has an astute and incisive ability to strategize and organize my case by providing multiple scenario assessments and relevant recommendations. 100% will work with Matthew again should opportunities arise in the future.
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2022
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5 Star Experience
Our (Mine and my wife's) experience with the Bourhis Law Group has been nothing short of excellent. Our initial contact was with Suzanne, with whom we shared information about our situation and our negative experience with the disability insurance company. She was warm, compassionate, knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable and more hopeful. We then interacted with Attorney Matthew. He inspired confidence, and most importantly, it was clear from the beginning and through the whole process that his concern was for our wellbeing and his advice was based on what would be beneficial to us given our unique situation and health limitations. He demonstrated the highest ethical standards. Matthew along with his team provided us with an expert, grounded assessment of the situation, communicated and explained legal procedures and strategies, patiently guided us though the entire process and provided an experienced perspective which greatly helped in decision making. We also interacted with Attorney Ritsa, who was detail oriented, efficient, intelligent and helped guide us through some key aspects of the case.  Ann Marie was also very pleasant, organized and helpful. The Bourhis Law Group helped us stand up to a giant corporation and hold them accountable. It is unfortunate that we could not accomplish this without obtaining legal representation. This is a flaw in the system that needs to be addressed. However, we were fortunate to have attorneys on our side who were not only intelligent and competent but also ethical, kind, polite and considerate. Having them represent us, made a potentially unpleasant and difficult process relatively smooth and stress-free.
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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2022
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
5 out of 5
I'm not one who typically writes reviews, but the magnitude of my experience warrants this unwavering recommendation of Matthew Bourhis and Bourhis Law Group, PC, for anyone struggling with a complicated, protracted disability insurance claim. Without surrendering the specific details of my particular case, suffice it to say I was in a professional field for many years until I was unable to continue for medical reasons. I became reliant upon my disability insurance company, which after several months, evolved into an adversarial relationship with threats of termination. I needed representation. Before I discovered Bourhis Law Group, PC, I had been through 3 different attorneys who failed to resolve the case. Please understand, it is absolutely essential that you hire an attorney/group that specializes in the discipline of DI law as Bourhis Law Group, PC does. I chose BLG for this and several reasons: sterling and fierce reputation, devotion to actual ethical principles, highly focused expertise, and the small size of their group which provided personalized attention, prioritization, and exceptional fluency in the details of my case. Matthew Bourhis is easily the best attorney (and best professional) I have ever met; he handled my case with unrelenting energy from start to finish, extremely organized, always prepared. For the first time in years, I felt a sense of peace, relief, confidence, so much that I could "let go" and allow them to take over. Something that can't be overstated... during the process, Matthew found time to simply listen to me, be my "soundboard," and he learned my story, and became an authentic source of support that I came to count on. Despite the extraordinary complexity and granular elements of the case, Matthew ultimately settled it, allowing me to finally rebuild my life. It's a rare thing to find people like this. My profound thanks to Matthew and BLG.
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Posted by David | March 3, 2022
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A trusted colleague
Matt and I are working together on a complex LTD case. I am consistently impressed with his knowledge and passion for serving his clients consistently
Posted by Henry | March 2, 2022
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| Hired Attorney
First Class Attorney
I was diagnosed with metastatic cancer and after several surgeries, extensive radiation, and medical management, my body was failing me in more ways than I can describe. I could no longer function in my profession the way I needed to. Fortunately, I had purchased a disability policy nearly twenty years earlier and had consistently made my payments month after month. What I didn't realize is how unapologetically cruel disability insurance companies could be. I was forced to submit paperwork over and over again with job descriptions, medical records, financial statements, tax returns, you name it. Repeated delays in processing and stalling tactics left me so despondent I didn't know what else to do. Fortunately, I discovered the Bourhis Law Group. Matthew Bouhris was sympathetic, kind, understanding and made me feel like an actual human being again. His character and professionalism are impeccable and his commitment to my case brought me out of a very dark hole. Matthew stood by me and represented me the way I deserved to be. I will be indebted to him for the rest of my life. If you require the services of an attorney specializing in disability and insurance, I can honestly say you need not search further.
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 120 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • President
  • Golden Gate Legal, LLP
  • 2022 - Present
  • President
  • Bourhis Law Group, PC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Legal Intern
  • California Supreme Court
  • 2016 - 2016
  • Legal Intern
  • California Court Of Appeal, 1st District
  • 2015 - 2015
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Education

  • UC Davis SOL King Hall
  • N/A
  • Boston Univ
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Jonathan Pak, M.D. v. Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
  • Settlement
  • Xiao-Yan Shen v. Life Insurance Company of North America, CIGNA Life Insurance Company of New York
  • Settlement
  • Mary Jo Snyder v. Unum Group
  • Settlement
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Associations

  • California Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • Attorney Member
  • 2021 - Present
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • Attorney Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
  • Attorney Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Community Action Marin
  • Treasurer and Member of Executive Committee
  • 2017 - 2019
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • AV Preeminent Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2022

Speaking Engagements

  • Facebook Live with Disability Insurance Lawyer Matthew Bourhis
  • Disability Insurance for Dentists
  • 2021

Attorney endorsements

Received (4)
Given (1)
Endorse Matthew
Insurance Attorney | Sep 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Insurance Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Co-worker
"Skilled, passionate lawyer with in-depth understanding of the law. Someone to watch out for in long term disability/ insurance bad faith arena."
Insurance Attorney | Aug 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matthew is a thoughtful problem solver and expert in his field. He is an effective negotiator who keeps the end goal in mind and fights tirelessly for the best result. He understands the challenging needs of his clients and is incredibly responsive. To go against Goliath insurance companies you need the experienced insight of Matthew and his talented team."
San Francisco Insurance Lawyer Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis
Matthew Cogan Buxbaum Bourhis
Insurance Attorney
San Francisco, CA
Licensed for 6 years
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