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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1997 | 09/26/2019 |
| AZ | Inactive | 1996 | 10/01/2019 |
| IL | Retired | 1979 | 07/06/2019 |
| Legal answers | 24 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | The Law Office of Kevin D. Matz | 2011 - 2014 |
| Attorney | Kavesh, Minor & Otis | 2004 - 2010 |
| Attorney | The Law Office of Kevin D. Matz | 1984 - 2004 |
| Attorney | The Law Office of Jenks & Hentzel | 1980 - 1984 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Bar Association Fee Arbitration | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | 2004 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1997 - Present |
| State Bar of Arizona | Member | 1996 - Present |
| State Bar of Illlinois | Member | 1979 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Board of Directors | 2016 - 2017 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Yahoo Finance | Supreme Court Gay Marriage Ruling Increases the Importance of Estate Planning | 2015 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| John Marshall Law School, Chicago | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| University of Miami | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1972 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside Community Center for Spiritual Living | 7 Ways Estate Plans Fail | 2016 |
| Estate Planning | Why 70% of Estate Plans Fail! | 2015 |
| Estate Planning | Why 70% of Estate Plans Fail! | 2014 |
| Estate Planning | Why 70% of Estate Plans Fail! | 2013 |
| Seminars | Everything You Wanted to Know About Estate Planning But Were Afraid to Ask | 2009 |
| The Boeing Company | Everything You Wanted to Know About Estate Planning But Were Afraid To Ask | 2008 |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Planning Workshop | Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes | 2008 |
| Anaheim Utility Workers | Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes | 2007 |
| Estate Planning Workshop | IRA Inheritance Trust | 2006 |
| Estate Planning Workshop | Will HIPAA Derail Your Estate Plan | 2005 |
| Estate Planning Workshop | Everythin You Wanted to Know About Estate Planning But Were Afraid To Ask | 2004 |
| Estate Plannng for CPAs | Estate Planning for CPAs | 1996 |
| Estate Planning for Financial Advisors | Estate Planning | 1996 |
Posted by Vince
Thu Dec 31 2015
Posted by Cliff
Sun Nov 01 2015
Krystle Lilly, Family Attorney on Jun 8, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Michelle Brooker, Family Attorney on Apr 13, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
James Parke, Family Attorney on Mar 25, 2016
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Ronald Funk, Appeals Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
Kevin is very knowledgeable and communicates complex estate planning principles well. I endorse this lawyer.
Dayn Holstrom, Family Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Dayn Holstrom, Family Attorney on Mar 18, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Janet Martin, Franchising Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Kevin at a community event designed to introduce new lawyers to different specialties of the law and to learn about various community legal associations and events. Kevin been practicing Estate Planning for over 3 decades, and is not only an expert in his area, but a joy to be around as well.
William Peacock, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 8, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I instantly connected with Kevin when I started at our firm over our shared love of baseball. I stuck around for one of his estate planning seminars and he did the impossible: made things like probate and trusts completely understandable. Kevin knows his stuff and can explain it in plain English, a greatly undervalued skill that his clients absolutely adore.
Sheila-Marie Finkelstein, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Kevin is a classic and traditional estate planning attorney, a real "professor."
Mary Melech, Government Attorney on Nov 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this skilled and knowledgeable lawyer.
Samantha McBride, Family Attorney on Nov 4, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Kathleen Keeley, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Marie Braun, Family Attorney on Sep 1, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Sharon Anderson, Probate Attorney on Aug 24, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Elisabeth Lord, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Kristen Holstrom, Child custody Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Matz is a true asset to our legal community.
Chandra Moss, Family Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Kevin is very thoughtful, knowledgeable and skilled in the area of estate planning.
Carrie Block, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 21, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Simina Gentry, Business Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and experienced in the areas of estate planning-wills and trusts. Great attorney.
Michael Smith, Civil rights Attorney on Apr 15, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Kevin has helped my clients once the y receive judgments in cases I handle so they can optimiz their recovery
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