Atty. Matthew Taylor Vela

Atty. Matthew Taylor Vela

Matthew Taylor Vela is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, general practice and 3 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 8 years.

Manhattan Beach Manhattan Beach 8 yrs experience 8 year
Call (323) 677-5556 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Taylor Vela at a glance

Matthew Taylor Vela is a estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Manhattan Beach, California. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in California (2018). Serands clients in Manhattan Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Taylor Vela is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, general practice and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 8 years
  • Matthew practices in Manhattan Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Taylor Vela's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Matthew Taylor Vela is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

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

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Matthew Taylor Vela is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant 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 Manhattan Beach 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 Taylor Vela

Where is Matthew Taylor Vela's law office located?
Matthew Taylor Vela's law practice is located in Manhattan Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Taylor Vela handle?
Matthew Taylor Vela focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Taylor Vela practiced law?
Matthew Taylor Vela has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
How can I contact Matthew Taylor Vela for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2018

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