Atty. Matthew James Vanis

Atty. Matthew James Vanis

Matthew James Vanis is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, premises liability and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Vanis at a glance

Matthew James Vanis is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2000), U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2007). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2000) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1996). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew James Vanis is a lawyer practicing business litigation, employment litigation, premises liability and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Matthew practices at Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Vanis's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew James Vanis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Matthew James Vanis is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew James Vanis 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 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 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 James Vanis

Where is Matthew James Vanis's law office located?
Matthew James Vanis's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Vanis handle?
Matthew James Vanis focuses on employment, business, slip & fall, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew James Vanis practiced law?
Matthew James Vanis has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Matthew James Vanis go to law school?
Matthew James Vanis earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew James Vanis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2000
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Central and Eastern Districts of California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2007

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