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I am an experienced litigator, negotiator and legal advisor who has successfully helped thousands of individuals and businesses with matters ranging from complex civil rights cases to commercial and employment disputes. I place special emphasis on clearly communicating with clients regarding every step of their matters, and providing innovative and cost-efficient ways to achieve their goals.
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Chat withState: California
Acquired: 2011
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State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
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State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2006
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1901 Harrison Street, Floor 14, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Posted by Hazel | February 22, 2015 | Marriage & Prenuptials
Knowledgable and helpful consultation
I went to Matthew to get legal advice before getting married. I knew there were pre-nups, health care directives, wills and living wills that my fiance and I needed to think about before tying the knot. I didn't have any idea what any of these contracts meant, how they were constructed or how I shoul...
Posted by An | July 24, 2012 | Workers Compensation
Helpful, guidance, does not waste your time or money
I called asking if a workmen's comp settlement offer will affect my SSDI award. If yes, how to reduce the impact. He told me it will not affect my SSDI but could affect my future SS income when I reach retirement age. He answered my questions thoroughly and patiently. He gave me wording to use ...
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2013
2012 Outstanding Volunteer, San Francisco Bar VLSP
2011
2011 Outstanding VLSP Volunteer in Public Service, Volunteer Legal Services Program
2004
Equal Justice Woks Fellowship, Equal Justice Works
2000
Magna cum laude, The Ohio State University
1999
Pre-Law Study Abroad, St. Anne's College, Oxford, The Ohio State University
2017 - Present
Attorney, The Brinegar Law Firm
2012 - 2017
Attorney, Physicians' Advocates
2011 - 2012
Associate Attorney, Girard Gibbs LLP
2010 - 2011
Associate Attorney, The Sturdevant Law Firm
2008 - 2010
Litigation Counsel, Center for Responsible Lending
2006 - 2008
Staff Attorney, AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly
2013 - Present
California Society for Healthcare AttorneysMember
2012 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2011 - Present
Volunteer Legal Services ProgramVolunteer Attorney, Consumer Debt Defense and Education Clinic
2011 - Present
San Francisco Bicycle CoalitionMember
Defeated an Anti-SLAPP motion
Won a motion to dismiss and created new law
Prevailed on an opposition to compel arbitration and a motion to dismiss.
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2004
JD
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
Depositions: Whom Should We be Deposing and What Should We be Asking?
2009
Representing the Resident: Advocacy in the Shadow of Foreclosure
2008
Federal Preemption of State Predatory Lending Laws
2005
Medicare Part D
2012
2010
2008
English
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