Atty. Matthew Barrett Dart

Atty. Matthew Barrett Dart

Matthew Barrett Dart is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, real estate, commercial contracts and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.

San Diego San Diego 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (858) 321-8079 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Barrett Dart at a glance

Matthew Barrett Dart is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at DLA Piper LLP (US). They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on contracts, real estate, class action, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2001). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and University of California, San Diego (B.A. Political, 1997). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association American Business Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Barrett Dart is a lawyer practicing litigation and arbitration, real estate, commercial contracts and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Matthew practices at DLA Piper LLP (US) in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Barrett Dart's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Matthew Barrett Dart is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

Matthew Barrett Dart is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Class Action

Matthew Barrett Dart is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Matthew Barrett Dart is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Barrett Dart is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 San Diego 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Diego or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Barrett Dart

Where is Matthew Barrett Dart's law office located?
Matthew Barrett Dart's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is DLA Piper LLP (US). You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Barrett Dart handle?
Matthew Barrett Dart focuses on contracts, real estate, class action, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Barrett Dart practiced law?
Matthew Barrett Dart has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Matthew Barrett Dart go to law school?
Matthew Barrett Dart earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. Political, 1997).
How can I contact Matthew Barrett Dart for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Barrett Dart directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2001
B.A. Political
University of California, San Diego
- 1997

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.