Atty. Matthew Thomas Drenan

Atty. Matthew Thomas Drenan

Matthew Thomas Drenan is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, wage and hour. Matthew received a degree from Dean's list, and has been licensed for 11 years.

San Diego San Diego 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Thomas Drenan at a glance

Matthew Thomas Drenan is a employment, class action, wage & hour, and litigation attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the Southern District of California (2015), United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2015), United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (2015), and United States District Court for the Northern District of California (2015). Educated at Tulane University Law School (LL.M., 2015) and Dean's list Johns Hopkins University (B.A. Dean, 2010). Active member of Professional Associations and Activities •Maritime Law Association of the United States •San Diego County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Thomas Drenan is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, general employment litigation, wage and hour
  • Matthew received a degree from Dean's list, and has been licensed for 11 years
  • Matthew practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Thomas Drenan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Thomas Drenan 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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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Matthew Thomas Drenan is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour 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 San Diego 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 Thomas Drenan

Where is Matthew Thomas Drenan's law office located?
Matthew Thomas Drenan's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Thomas Drenan handle?
Matthew Thomas Drenan focuses on employment, class action, wage & hour, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Thomas Drenan practiced law?
Matthew Thomas Drenan has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Matthew Thomas Drenan go to law school?
Matthew Thomas Drenan earned their education at (LL.M., 2015); (B.A. Dean, 2010).
How can I contact Matthew Thomas Drenan for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
Tulane University Law School
- 2015
B.A. Dean
Dean's list Johns Hopkins University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2015
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 2015
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2015
California
Admitted: 2015

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