Atty. Matthew Wertheim

Atty. Matthew Wertheim

Matthew Wertheim is a lawyer practicing experienced personal injury, real estate and business counsel, mediation services and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Wertheim at a glance

Matthew Wertheim is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Matt Wertheim & Associates. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1986), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of San Francisco School of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Wertheim is a lawyer practicing experienced personal injury, real estate and business counsel, mediation services and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Matthew practices at Matt Wertheim & Associates in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Wertheim's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew Wertheim is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Matthew Wertheim is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Wertheim

Where is Matthew Wertheim's law office located?
Matthew Wertheim's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Matt Wertheim & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Wertheim handle?
Matthew Wertheim focuses on personal injury, real estate, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Wertheim practiced law?
Matthew Wertheim has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Matthew Wertheim go to law school?
Matthew Wertheim earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Political, 1982).
How can I contact Matthew Wertheim for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Wertheim 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 Wertheim received?
Matthew Wertheim's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Francisco School of Law
- 1985
B.A. Political
University of California at Berkeley
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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