About
Matthew J. Slezak began his academic journey at Washington and Lee University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science. He then attended Rutgers University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree and was an active member of both the intramural and competitive mock trial teams. Matt interned with a Federal Magistrate Judge for the District of New Jersey and with the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office.
Matt is licensed to practice law in California, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. He began his career in litigation, initially representing criminal defendants in and around Orange County, before transitioning to civil litigation in 2014. As a trial attorney, he gained extensive experience appearing in courts throughout Southern California. He later moved to a corporate role, where he oversaw a nationwide network of firms, serving as an attorney-liaison for contested litigation matters involving several top-5 banking clients and managing legal operations across more than 20 firms.
Now back in active practice, Matt brings a wealth of experience to each case, offering attentive and strategic litigation services. He is dedicated to working closely with clients to understand their unique goals and provide effective, results-driven legal solutions.
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