Matt Kiel has managed litigation for various Southern California municipalities, national insurance providers and mid-sized businesses. He has represented individuals as well as Fortune 500 companies in a variety of matters, from labor and employment to complex commercial disputes and general liability. Matt’s experience extends to drafting commercial agreements, including non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and resolving intellectual property disputes.
While in Oregon, Matt was certified by the Oregon Supreme Court to make appearances and represented the state in numerous matters at the District Attorney’s office. As first-chair trial attorney, Matt led a multi-felony prosecution and obtained a favorable verdict for the state. In addition, Matt provided free legal representation for multiple emerging business clients in the community through a university clinic, and advised management on various matters, from entity formation to protecting intellectual property and other business assets. Matt also served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Arthur L. Alarcòn, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. In chambers, he gained extensive experience drafting federal appellate dispositions and learning the intricacies of federal procedure.
