Atty. Matthew Austen Tolve

Atty. Matthew Austen Tolve

Matthew Austen Tolve is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Matthew Austen Tolve at a glance

Matthew Austen Tolve is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2009). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 2009) and Colby College (B.A. Economics, 2002). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Austen Tolve is a lawyer practicing business law, litigation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Austen Tolve's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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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 Matthew Austen Tolve

Where is Matthew Austen Tolve's law office located?
Matthew Austen Tolve's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Austen Tolve handle?
Matthew Austen Tolve focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Austen Tolve practiced law?
Matthew Austen Tolve has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew Austen Tolve go to law school?
Matthew Austen Tolve earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Economics, 2002).
How can I contact Matthew Austen Tolve for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 2009
B.A. Economics
Colby College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2009

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