Atty. Matthew Brian Shields

Atty. Matthew Brian Shields

Matthew Brian Shields is a lawyer practicing health care, education, public agency and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 10 years.

San Diego San Diego 10 yrs experience 10 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Brian Shields at a glance

Matthew Brian Shields is an Associate based in San Diego, California, practicing at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, ip, litigation, education, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2016). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and University of California, Berkeley B.A. with honors (—). Active member of Community •San Diego County Bar Association •California Young Lawyers Association - Intellectual Property Section. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Brian Shields is a lawyer practicing health care, education, public agency and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Matthew practices at Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Brian Shields's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Brian Shields 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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Intellectual Property

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Brian Shields is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Matthew Brian Shields is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in California →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Matthew Brian Shields is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Brian Shields

Where is Matthew Brian Shields's law office located?
Matthew Brian Shields's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Brian Shields handle?
Matthew Brian Shields focuses on business, ip, litigation, education, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Brian Shields practiced law?
Matthew Brian Shields has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Matthew Brian Shields go to law school?
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Education

University of San Diego School of Law J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
University of California, Berkeley B.A. with honors
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2016

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