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Matthew Benjamin Talbot
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Biography
Matthew is a top rated Elder Law and Trust Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA. Matthew specializes in Trust Law, Conservatorships, Financial Elder Abuse and related Probate matters including Estate Planning. Matthew began his career in the field of trusts and estates, and expanded into elder law, becoming a specialist in complex conservatorship and trust issues.
Matthew's commitment to outstanding service has earned him the prestigious Super Lawyer's Rising Star designation for 2016 and 2017, Avvo's top rating of "Superb" in Elder Law, Lead Counsel Rating in Estate Planning, and recognition in San Francisco Magazine.
Additionally, Matthew is a member of the Complex Conservatorship Panel for Contra Costa County, an exclusive group of highly qualified attorneys. He has also been chosen specifically by the Courts to represent individuals in complex court proceedings involving Trusts, Estate Planning, and Conservatorships. He has also assisted in high profile celebrity probate cases.
Matthew is committed to advocating on behalf of his clients, and has gained a reputation in the legal community as a trusted professional.
Mr. Talbot is deeply involved in his community. He has taught classes on behalf of the Contra Costa Bar Association to other attorneys, given talks for the Robert McGrath Inns of Court and Barristers Association, and continues to serve as a mentor for attorneys in the practice of Trusts, Estate and Elder Law.
Matthew was admitted to the California bar in 2006 and has practiced probate law in Contra Costa County since 2006. He earned his J.D. at the University of San Francisco. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Berkeley.
Matthew is a member of the Trusts and Estates section of the California State Bar. Additionally, he is a member of the Barristers section, Estate Planning and Probate section, Elder Law section, ADR Section, Solo and Small Firm Section, and Litigation section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.
Matthew is on the Executive Board for the Robert G. McGrath American Inns Of Court. He is an active member of the Executive Board for Contra Costa County Senior Legal Services, on the board of directors for the Barristers Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association, and a contributing member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Matthew is also a California Notary Public.
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
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Location
Talbot Law Group, P.C.
2033 N. Main St, Suite 750, Walnut Creek, CA, 94597
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Matthew Benjamin Talbot's Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Terence | February 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Professional and helpful
I recently retained Mr. Talbot as my attorney to help produce trust documents and a will for myself. He was patient and helpful - throughly explaining my options and the reasoning behind why and how certain documents are written in a certain manner. His explanations were backed with personal expe...
Posted by Aram | February 28, 2015
Excellent trust lawyer
When setting up our family trust, Mr. Talbot provided thoughtful and detailed guidance on how we could meet our requirements best and retain flexibility for our family. He exceeded expectations both with his expertise in trust law and with his attentiveness to providing the best service for his clie...
Posted by Carin | February 20, 2012
Great Probate Lawyer
Matthew Talbot represented me in a tough probate matter. He was an excellent listener, completely knowledgeable about the case, and he was a very detailed and responsive lawyer. He always kept me informed at every stage of the matter. I am a lawyer and needed a lawyer for a trust matter because i do...
Posted by Rachel | February 13, 2012
Excellent trust management advisor
Mr. Talbot has been handling our family trust for more than two years, and in all the time we've worked with him has been responsive, pro-active, attentive to needs that arise that we may not be aware of, and generally a pleasure to work with. I'd recommend him highly. He provides more than expected,...
Matthew Benjamin Talbot's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Matt and I have been opposite each other in cases before as well as referring cases to each other. He is a tough litigator who is well-respected by the judges and attorneys in the area. He is also easy to work with--something that can be tough to find in litigators."
"Matthew is an extremely intelligent, passionate, resourceful, and hard working attorney. He excels at legal research and uses it to zealously represent his client's position. I endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew is a passionate advocate for his clients, and extremely knowledgable. I endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew is an intelligent, hardworking advocate for his clients, with a passion and compassion rarely found in the profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthews enthusiasm for excellent representation, creative ideas, and friendly personality brings a fresh breath of air to Elder Law practice."
"Matt is a hard-working attorney with a facilitative disposition. I have worked with him and against him on cases; all have been pleasant experiences. He is well-known in Contra Costa County and has been helping clients with a variety of elder law matters including estate planning, medi-cal planning, and conservatorship matters for several years. Matt makes himself available for his clients and opposing counsel. He is willing to set aside ego to get the best result for for all involved."
"I worked with Matt on a case as opposing counsel, and was impressed with his professional abilities and civility, which is something I don't usually say about other attorneys I encounter. Matt has earned my respect and trust and I regularly refer him matters that are outside of my practice areas."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an easy person to work with and comes up with great ideas. He has a lot of drive and accountability."
"I couldn't endorse this lawyer more. He is very intelligent, communicative, patient and effective in legal matters. I would trust Mr. Talbot with my own representation if I ever needed services in this area of law. He is a great lawyer and I recommend him completely."
"Matt is an excellent attorney. He is a pleasure to work with and is great with clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is very strong, he has large muscles and I once witnessed him lifting a small automobile over his head to save a pack of wild kittens. He has tremendous facial hair abilities--I say abilities because he and his spouse have agreed that he should not grow facial hair. He is also good with numbers and simple algebraic equations."
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"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Talbot is honest, hard working and always well prepared. He is held in high regard by Judges and other attorneys in the community. He will go the extra mile for his client. If you meet with him you will be glad you did."
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Managing Partner, Talbot Law Group, P.C.
2014 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Matthew B. Talbot
2007 - Present
Associate, Mullin Law Firm
Associations
2013 - Present
Contra Costa Senior Legal ServicesExecutive Board
2010 - Present
Robert G. McGrath American Inns of CourtExecutive Board
2007 - Present
CCBA BarristersExecutive Board Member
Education
2006
U of San Francisco SOL
law
2003
Univ of California Berkeley
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2014
MCLE Spectacular
Mediation
Publications
2015
Contra Costa Lawyer Magazine
Inside: Guest Editor's Column
2014
Contra Costa Lawyer
Inns Of Court
Languages
English