Ligation & Appeals
Matthew has successfully settled cases in both federal and state courts as well as in arbitration forums involving discrimination, civil rights, whistleblowers, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, breach of contract, property line disputes, foreclosures, zoning law, and home improvement defects. These lawsuits have resulted in millions of dollars for his clients.*
He has also prevailed on several appeals in California's appellate courts and has drafted several amicus curiae briefs on behalf of public interest organizations.
Litigation victories in employment disputes include:
- Settled a disability discrimination case for approximately $1 million dollars
- Settled a disability discrimination case for six-figures
- Settled a pregnancy discrimination case for a software engineer for six figures
- Settled a gender discrimination and whistleblower lawsuit for six figures
- Settled a breach of employment contract dispute for high five figures
- Successfully defended a small business in a Department of Labor investigation regarding allegations of unpaid wages
- Successfully defended a professor from allegations of fraud and incompetence
- Settled a whistleblower and age-discrimination case after surviving an Anti-SLAPP motion
- Settled an employment and peer review matter between a physician and the Veterans Health Administration
- Prevailed on an Anti-SLAPP appeal for a physician-plaintiff
Non-employment victories include:
- Settled a commercial dispute between two Icompanies for six figures and an injunction prohibiting further infringement of intellectual property
- Settled a personal injury lawsuit for six-figures
- Successfully defended a physician before the California Department of Public Health and the California Medical Board regarding allegations of fraud and the unlicensed practice of medicine
- Defended two physicians in a personal injury lawsuit, which resulted in no personal liability
Litigation can be a long, painful and uncertain process. Matthew guides each of his clients though it, making sure that he or she understands the progress of the case and what to expect in the future.
Testimonials
“I'm a OB/GYN in California. Mr. Brinegar has competently represented me in several pieces of litigation. He has also helped me with difficult employment issues as well as several contracts for my medical practice. I trust his legal skills and would recommend his services to any other doctor.”
—Dr. G.
“I'm an anesthesiologist on the West Coast. Matthew Brinegar has provided superb legal services to me involving a dispute with my former partners as well as setting up and running my own medical corporation. I highly recommend him!”
—D.R.