Atty. Matthew David Powers
Matthew David Powers is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts and aggregated litigation, products liability and mass torts and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 25+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Matthew David Powers at a Glance
Matthew David Powers is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of Texas (J.D. Order, 2000) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Physics, 1997). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Matthew David Powers in San Francisco
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Matthew David Powers
- Matthew David Powers is a lawyer practicing class actions, mass torts and aggregated litigation, products liability and mass torts and 5 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Matthew practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew David Powers's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David Powers handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Class Action in San Francisco
Matthew David Powers is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in California →
Product Liability in San Francisco
Matthew David Powers is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in San Francisco
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew David Powers is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Consumer Protection in San Francisco
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Matthew David Powers is one of 50,226 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Francisco or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Matthew David Powers
Where is Matthew David Powers's law office located?
What practice areas does Matthew David Powers handle?
How long has Matthew David Powers practiced law?
Where did Matthew David Powers go to law school?
How can I contact Matthew David Powers for a consultation?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Matthew David Powers
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew David Powers's practice in the field of class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew David Powers brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action, product liability, and litigation, Matthew David Powers can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Matthew David Powers attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Search Reference
How People Find Matthew David Powers Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in San Francisco commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Matthew David Powers.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Matthew David Powers directly.
Matthew David Powers's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Matthew David Powers
No reviews yet.