Atty. Matthew I. Kaplan

Atty. Matthew I. Kaplan

Matthew I. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing real estate, advertising, financial institutions and 5 other areas of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew I. Kaplan at a glance

Matthew I. Kaplan is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Tucker Ellis, LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993), Missouri (1994), U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Eastern Di (1994), and California (1995). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois State and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar State Bar of California. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew I. Kaplan is a lawyer practicing real estate, advertising, financial institutions and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at Tucker Ellis, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew I. Kaplan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew I. Kaplan 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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Real Estate Law

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

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

Class Action

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

Product Liability

Matthew I. Kaplan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Los Angeles 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 I. Kaplan

Where is Matthew I. Kaplan's law office located?
Matthew I. Kaplan's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Tucker Ellis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew I. Kaplan handle?
Matthew I. Kaplan focuses on business, real estate, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew I. Kaplan practiced law?
Matthew I. Kaplan has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew I. Kaplan go to law school?
Matthew I. Kaplan earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Matthew I. Kaplan for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew I. Kaplan 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.
What awards or recognition has Matthew I. Kaplan received?
Matthew I. Kaplan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1993
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Missouri
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern and Northern Districts of Illinois and U.S. District Court, Eastern Di
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court
Admitted: 1995

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