Atty. Matthew Alan Schlau

Atty. Matthew Alan Schlau

Matthew Alan Schlau is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a degree from Southwestern University School of Law Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Laguna Beach Laguna Beach 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Alan Schlau at a glance

Matthew Alan Schlau is a probate, estate planning, business, and ip attorney based in Laguna Beach, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at Southwestern Law School (JD, 2011) and Southwestern University School of Law Los Angeles CA (—). Serands clients in Laguna Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Alan Schlau is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, probate and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a degree from Southwestern University School of Law Los Angeles CA, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices in Laguna Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Alan Schlau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Alan Schlau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Matthew Alan Schlau is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew Alan Schlau is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Alan Schlau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew Alan Schlau is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

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 Laguna Beach 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 Matthew Alan Schlau

Where is Matthew Alan Schlau's law office located?
Matthew Alan Schlau's law practice is located in Laguna Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Alan Schlau handle?
Matthew Alan Schlau focuses on probate, estate planning, business, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Alan Schlau practiced law?
Matthew Alan Schlau has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Matthew Alan Schlau go to law school?
Matthew Alan Schlau earned their education at (JD, 2011); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Alan Schlau for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Southwestern Law School
- 2011
Southwestern University School of Law Los Angeles CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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