Matthew J. Matern

Practice areas

Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Environmental

Focus areas

Class Actions, Employment Discrimination, Employment Law – Employer, Wrongful Termination

Matthew J. Matern serves as the founding attorney at the Matern Law Group, PC, situated in Manhattan Beach, California, where his legal practice centers on employment law matters. His dedicated service extends to clients across the state of California, showcasing his extensive experience in handling a wide range of class action claims. These encompass issues such as failure to provide meal and rest breaks, improper overtime compensation, misclassification of employees, noncompliant wage statements, and other violations of California’s wage and hour laws.

Having been granted a license to practice law in California since 1992, Mr. Matern is authorized to represent clients before various U.S. District Courts, including the Northern, Central, Southern, and Eastern districts of California. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit and the Supreme Court of the United States. Throughout his career, he has achieved substantial results for his clients, securing millions of dollars in settlements and judgments through litigation and arbitration.

In addition to his expertise in class action litigation, Mr. Matern possesses a solid grasp of all facets of civil litigation, encompassing aspects like discovery, motions, and negotiation. Both he and his team of attorneys have been actively involved in numerous significant individual and class action lawsuits. Beyond their legal work, they have contributed to volunteer initiatives, including the “day of service” at the Los Angeles Mission.

Mr. Matern’s academic background includes earning a bachelor’s degree from Tulane University and obtaining his law degree from Southwestern Law School. Outside of his professional commitments, he remains an engaged member of the legal community. He is affiliated with various organizations dedicated to safeguarding the rights of consumers and employees, including the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles and the California Employment Lawyers Association.