Oakland Injury Attorneys - Bay Area Employment Law Attorneys Based in Oakland

Matthew J. Rinaldi, of counsel

Admissions:

State Bar of California, 1983

Areas of Focus:

Personal Injury

Education:

University of California, Hastings College of the Law, J.D.

Biography:

Matthew has been working on third party cases, including personal injury, products liability cases and discrimination cases, for more than two decades. Prior to attending law school, he worked as a truck driver and warehouse worker and was a member of IBT Local 12. He also worked as an Extern for Justice Otto Kaus, California Supreme Court, and as a research attorney for Judge William Bettinelli on the Sonoma County Superior Court. He has lectured at Boalt School of Law and Hastings College of Law, and is the author of numerous articles on legal issues, including, "Blowing the Whistle on Dangerous Products" published by the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Associates. Matthew was featured on a CBS television special report concerning the risks inherent in the Slip ’N Slide toy.

Case Highlights

Boxer & Gerson brought suit on behalf of a client who became a quadriplegic while using a backyard water slide. The firm argued that the product’s design and warnings were dangerous and failed to guard against foreseeable injuries. To compensate the injured man for the life-altering effects of the injury, the firm negotiated a settlement on confidential terms.

Memberships:

National Lawyers Guild

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