Atty. Matthew Dean Tolnay

Atty. Matthew Dean Tolnay

Matthew Dean Tolnay is a lawyer practicing construction, first party property, general civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A degree from University of Central Florida, and has been licensed for 11 years.

San Jose San Jose 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Dean Tolnay at a glance

Matthew Dean Tolnay is an Associate based in San Jose, California. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on real estate, slip & fall, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida (2015) and California (2022). Educated at University of Miami School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Central Florida B.A Political Science, Minor in Philosophy (—). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Dean Tolnay is a lawyer practicing construction, first party property, general civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A degree from University of Central Florida, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Matthew practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Dean Tolnay's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Jose 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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Where is Matthew Dean Tolnay's law office located?
Matthew Dean Tolnay's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Dean Tolnay handle?
Matthew Dean Tolnay focuses on real estate, slip & fall, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Dean Tolnay practiced law?
Matthew Dean Tolnay has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
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Education

University of Miami School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Central Florida B.A Political Science, Minor in Philosophy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2015
California
Admitted: 2022

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