Atty. David Best Matthews

Atty. David Best Matthews

David Best Matthews is a lawyer practicing transactional real estate, transactions. David received a B.S.F.S. degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About David Best Matthews at a glance

David Best Matthews is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Bartko Pavia Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service (B.S.F.S., 1987). Active member of American Bar Association International Council of Shopping Centers State Bar of California Bar Association of San Francisco. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Best Matthews is a lawyer practicing transactional real estate, transactions
  • David received a B.S.F.S. degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • David practices at Bartko Pavia LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

David Best Matthews's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Best Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Best Matthews

Where is David Best Matthews's law office located?
David Best Matthews's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Bartko Pavia Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Best Matthews handle?
David Best Matthews focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has David Best Matthews practiced law?
David Best Matthews has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did David Best Matthews go to law school?
David Best Matthews earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.F.S., 1987).
How can I contact David Best Matthews for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1990
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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