Atty. Matthew W. Harris

Atty. Matthew W. Harris

Matthew W. Harris is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianship and 3 other areas of law.

San Rafael San Rafael 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (628) 295-3327 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew W. Harris at a glance

Matthew W. Harris is a trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and litigation attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (LL.M, 2016) and John F Kennedy University School of Law, Orinda CA (—). Serands clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew W. Harris is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianship and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a degree from John F Kennedy University School of Law, Orinda CA, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Matthew W. Harris is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

Probate

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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 W. Harris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Power of Attorney

Matthew W. Harris is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew W. Harris 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 Rafael 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 W. Harris

Where is Matthew W. Harris's law office located?
Matthew W. Harris's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Harris handle?
Matthew W. Harris focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew W. Harris practiced law?
Matthew W. Harris has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Matthew W. Harris go to law school?
Matthew W. Harris earned their education at (LL.M, 2016); (—).
How can I contact Matthew W. Harris for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M
Golden Gate University School of Law
- 2016
John F Kennedy University School of Law, Orinda CA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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