Matt Easton is the Co-Managing Partner at Easton & Easton, LLP, primarily responsible for shepherding the business aspects of the firm’s meteoric growth since 2019. Matt has practiced law since 2009 and spends most of his time focusing on the litigation of high-value and more difficult cases. In total, Matt has acquired more than $200,000,000 for his clients by way of verdict, settlement, or arbitration award.*
Matt has been a central figure in some of Easton & Easton’s most prominent cases, including multiple Top Million-Dollar Settlements in California and Top Personal Injury Settlements in the United States, which contributed to his lifetime selection to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® – The Top Trial Lawyers in America® (an honor given to less than 1% of all attorneys in the United States).
Apart from the verdict and settlement funds Matt has acquired for his clients as a part of his cases, he has also been able to affect lasting change in how corporations, cities, and the State of California conduct themselves in order to prevent similar future injuries. Matt has also experienced great trial success, receiving several verdicts in excess of the Section 998 Pre-Trial Offers.
Personal Note
Matt is the second youngest son of Doug and Rae Easton and grew up most of his life with the strong desire to work with his father and brothers in providing passionate service to the legal community. While Matt grew up in Orange County, he also spent two years abroad in Mexico City on a mission for his church, where he became fluent in Spanish. Matt is an Eagle Scout and continues to enjoy many outdoor activities including camping, mountain biking, snow skiing, rock climbing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, golf, and tennis. Matt and his beautiful wife Rachel have four children.
Experience Overview
In recognition of his results, trial skill, and reputation among his peers, Matt has received numerous honors and became a full partner at Easton & Easton, LLP in 2014. Since joining the firm, Matt has litigated hundreds of cases for meritorious plaintiffs, including important cases against the State of California, numerous cities, numerous school districts, and countless large corporate entities. His practice includes personal injury litigation and product liability litigation on behalf of plaintiffs. Matt’s approach combines meticulous case preparation with innovative use of trial technology, which led to his appointment as an Adjunct Professor at Whittier Law School to teach Trial Technology.
Notable Case Results
Matt has acquired more than $200,000,000 for his clients, including:
- $32,000,000 — Policy limits settlement for a 71-year-old bicyclist struck by a cement truck — #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California 2024 and Top 20 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States (TopVerdict.com)*
- $26,000,000 — Settlement for a construction worker injured through site negligence while servicing a construction elevator — #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County 2023 and Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California (TopVerdict.com)*
- $22,500,000 – Settlement for a bicycle rider struck by a driver — the driver only had a $25,000 policy limit, but because the driver was driving within course and scope of her job, we secured the larger settlement (2025)*
- $20,000,000 — Hotly disputed premises liability matter — Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States 2019 (TopVerdict.com)*
- $7,000,000 – Premises liability settlement for a college student who fell more than two stories in a newly built campus auditorium*
- $3,060,000 — Lane-splitting motorcycle accident (10 times the medical bills) — single-handedly litigated*
- $2,750,000 — Wrongful death of unmarried 55-year-old man with elderly parents — Received Commendation from the City of Lancaster*
- $2,150,000 — Foster child who suffered brain damage due to negligent supervision and medical care*
- $2,000,000 — Client who fell from a 2-story scaffolding placed on unsafe scaffolding*
- $1,875,000 — Minor client who suffered cervical dislocation requiring fusion (pre-litigation)*
- $1,800,000 — Motorcycle accident with comminuted right wrist fracture requiring ORIF*
- $1,300,000 — Pre-litigation settlement for car accident caused by a drunk driver evading police*
- $1,250,000 — Car accident victim requiring revision cervical fusion surgery*
- $1,250,000 – Policy limits auto accident settlement where the prior attorney offered to settle the case for $25,000 before our involvement*
- $1,240,000 — Breast cancer survivor whose reconstruction incision ruptured after T-bone collision*
- $350,000 — Confidential slip and fall settlement against a big box chain store*
- $325,000 — Dog attack case where no bite occurred — more than 6 times the medical bills*
- $250,000 — Confidential settlement for client struck by actor in a Halloween maze*
- $185,000 — Difficult premises liability case against Walnut Valley Unified School District (medical bills only $25,000)*
- $175,000 — Bicycle roadway defect accident against the State of California — resulted in State correcting dangerous condition*
- $80,000 — Elderly couple who experienced food poisoning from room service*
Awards & Recognitions
- Southern California Super Lawyer — 2023–2026
- Super Lawyers’ Up-and-Coming Top 100 (Southern California) — 2016–2022 (honors given to less than 1% of attorneys)
- Super Lawyers’ Up-and-Coming Top 25 (Orange County) — 2016–2022 (honors given to less than 1% of attorneys)
- Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2014–2022 (honors given to less than 2.5% of attorneys under 40)
- Best Lawyers in America® — 2018–Present (Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation & Product Liability Litigation)
- Southern California’s “Best Lawyers” — Featured in Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times Magazine (2017–Present)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers — 2023–Present
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 in California — 2014–2022 (honors given to less than 2.5% of attorneys)
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum® – The Top Trial Lawyers in America® — Lifetime Selection (less than 1% of all U.S. attorneys)
- Highest AV Preeminent Rating — Martindale-Hubbell (2015–Present)
- AVVO Rating 10.0 Superb — Top Personal Injury Attorney
- #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California — TopVerdict.com (2024)
- #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County — TopVerdict.com (2023)
- Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in United States — TopVerdict.com (2019)
- Top 20 Personal Injury Settlement in United States — TopVerdict.com (2024)
- Top 50 Verdict in California — TopVerdict.com (2016)
- Commendation from City of Lancaster — For $2.75 Million Settlement in Schenk v. Joe’s Street Sweeping (2013)
- Outstanding Alumni of the Year — Whittier Law School (2016)
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury Litigation — Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation — Plaintiffs
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Wrongful Death
- Premises Liability
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Construction Site Injuries
Education
- Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California — Juris Doctor (J.D.) (2009) — Magna Cum Laude — Top 10% of Class
- Full Academic Scholarship (all three years)
- Chief Justice, Moot Court Honors Board (2008–2009)
- Whittier Law Review — Published Author
- Trial Advocacy Honors Board
- “Best Oral Advocate” — 3rd Annual Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition (2007)
- “Best Overall Competitor” — 2008 Spring Trial Advocacy Competition
- Competed in external oral advocacy competitions including Vienna, Austria
- Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah — Bachelor of Arts (2006)
- Major: English
- Minor: Philosophy
- Minor: Editing
Professional Memberships
- Orange County Bar Association — Member
- American Bar Association — Member
- The State Bar of California — Member
- J. Ruben Clark Law Society — Member
- Consumer Attorneys of California — Member
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles — Member
- Consumer Attorneys of Orange County — Member
- American Association for Justice — Member
- Orange County Trial Lawyers Association — Member (2010–Present)
- Trial Advocacy Honors Board — Coach and Judge for Oral Advocacy Teams (2010-2017)
- Moot Court Honors Board — Coach and Judge for Oral Advocacy Teams (2010-2017)
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of California, 2009
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2009
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 2010
Classes/Seminars
- Adjunct Professor, Whittier Law School – Litigation and Trial Presentation Technologies, 2015 – Present
Publications & Speaking Engagements
Publications:
- “Disparate Outcomes Among Medical Malpractice Victims: A New Look at an Equal Protection Challenge to MICRA” — Whittier Law Review, Fall 2008 (Volume 30, Number 1)
- “How Legal Tech Can Help Level The Playing Field” — Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Stars Magazine, July 2018
Teaching:
- Adjunct Professor, Whittier Law School — Litigation and Trial Presentation Technologies (2015–2017)
- Guest Coach and Judge — Whittier Law School Trial Advocacy Honors Board and Moot Court Honors Board (2010-2017)
Media Appearances
- Weekly Legal Commentary — AM830 Radio (50 weeks/year): Matt is a weekly guest on The SportsLodge with Roger Lodge on AM830, the official radio station of the LA Angels. Each week, Matt discusses legal issues arising in the news, providing expert analysis and insight for listeners.
- NBC Screen Test (2016): In early 2016, Matt was the youngest litigator asked by NBC to screen test for an upcoming NBC primetime real-life trial series Law & Order: You The Jury — a reality series created by Dick Wolf to feature high profile real-life litigators trying lawsuits live on primetime television.
Bar Admissions
- Supreme Court of California (2009)
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit (2009)
- U.S. District Court Central District of California (2010)
Community Involvement
- Eagle Scout — Boy Scouts of America
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — Served 2-year mission in Mexico City
- Whittier Law School — Guest coach and judge for oral advocacy teams (2010-2017)
Languages
- English (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
DISCLAIMERS:
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits. The settlements, verdicts, and case results referenced above are not guarantees or predictions of the outcome of any other case.
**Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization and do not imply endorsement. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of California or any State Bar.
The superior client service Easton & Easton provides has earned the firm an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen anew each year since 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the "Best Law Firms" for the Southern California Metro Area.
Easton & Easton is honored to have been chosen by OC Register Voters as "The Best Law Firm in Orange County” each year since voting began in 2022.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have all been selected as Top 100 Trial Lawyers for California by the National Trial Lawyers — a membership organization limited to less than 1% of attorneys.
Doug, Brian, Matt, Travis and Gabe have each been selected to "Best Lawyers" for Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation. Best Lawyers selects the Top 5% of attorneys based on peer voting and client reviews.
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as the #1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Doug, Brian, and Matt Easton have each been selected by Super Lawyers, an honor given to less than 5% of attorneys. Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected among Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars in Southern California.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Easton & Easton received the “People Love Us On Yelp” award in 2016 due to the exceptional client satisfaction reviews given by our clients over the years.
Easton & Easton was recently honored for securing a $32,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 20 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2024 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian, Matt, and Travis Easton have each earned lifetime appointment to the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — The Top Trial Lawyers in America™ through the results achieved for their clients (an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys in the United States).
Doug Easton has held the “AV Preeminent” Rating for over 30 years and Matt Easton received this prestigious distinction in 2015. The "AV Preeminent" rating is the highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards, and is based on the legal profession’s oldest peer review rating system, dating back to 1887.
We were recently honored for securing a $26,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as a the #1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County in 2023 by TopVerdict.com.
Brian Easton was selected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2015. ABOTA is one of the most premier associations of trial attorneys and judges, requiring a certain number of jury trials as lead counsel and approval by a majority vote of the ABOTA board.
Matt, Travis, Gabe and Brenda have all been selected at some point as one of the Top 40 Trial Lawyers Under 40 for California by The National Trial Lawyers — an honor given to less than 1% of attorneys.
Easton & Easton was honored for securing a $20,000,000 settlement for our client, which was selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Settlements in the entire United States in 2019 by TopVerdict.com.
Both Doug and Matt Easton have been selected as Top Personal Injury Attorneys by Avvo with scores of 10 out of 10 based on their skill, experience, results, peer evaluations, and client reviews.
Easton & Easton was honored to have been chosen by the LA Times Reader's Choice Poll as "The Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Orange County" for 2018-2020 (each year the voting took place).
We were recently honored for our efforts in securing a $1,850,000 verdict for a client, which was selected as one of the Top 50 Personal Injury Verdicts in California in 2016 by TopVerdict.com.
Awards/recognitions noted are from organizations recognized within the legal profession as bona fide.
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What Our Clients Say
“Client testimonials reflect individual experiences; results vary. No guarantee of outcome.”
Coming out of my first auto accident as an adult, a very difficult and scary time to navigate and understand, I was so incredibly thankful to have been put in contact with Easton & Easton. I honestly was lost with how to handle paperwork, doctors, medical costs and what next steps were, and from the moment I spoke with Travis Easton and my case manager Katie, my mind was put at ease. They have made the entire process stress free for me as I recovered, and I am so grateful for them and their genuine care for my case. Communication from the start has been fantastic, especially making clear what my expectations for the entire process would look like, and I truly believe they have my best interest at heart. 100% I would recommend their firm for anyone that is needing representation! Read more…
My experience with Easton & Easton has been amazing! Gabriel Mendoza and my case manager Katie have been so helpful and taken so much stress off my plate. They’ve been super informative and honest and given me very clear expectations. They’ve taken such a terrible experience (my accident) and eased my mind about the outcome. I can’t thank them enough!! Read more…
Ive used them twice and never been disappointed. Read more…
The Easton & Easton Law Firm is amazing! The entire team is very helpful and caring. They were always there to answer all my questions. They directed me through the entire process and stayed with me every step of the way. This team is outstanding and were wonderful to work with. Because of the tremendous effort they put on my case they were able to win my difficult personal injury case. I couldn’t have asked for a better law firm to handle my case. They are the Best! Thank you for your patience, professionalism, & guidance! I definitely recommend this firm to handle your case. They go out of their way to fight for your rights. THANK YOU… Read more…
I could not be more pleased with the services provided by the Law Offices of W. Douglas Easton. The senior partner Mr. Easton took the time to meet with me and my wife while I was still in the hospital, where he gave my family hope that there was light at the end of a very long, and very dark tunnel. Matt Easton then worked my case, and because of his dedication, experience and expertise I received a settlement that was larger than I EVER thought possible. It was truly astounding! Matt and the entire team at Easton & Easton looked out for me throughout my recovery, and in the end they gave me my life back. Five stars is not enough. Thanks Matt! Thanks Easton & Easton! Read more…
Brian and everyone at Easton and Easton are simply the BEST at what they do. Brian is thorough, easy to talk to, and truly cares about his clients. If you want a family of attorneys with perseverance and determination to fight for you, give Easton and Easton a call. I am glad I did. Read more…
What an amazing law firm, talk about going above and beyond to make such a painful experience go so well. I have referred a co-worker and a family member to them as well and everyone had such a great experience as I had. Read more…
I can’t say enough amazing things about my experience with Travis Easton at Easton & Easton. Travis and his entire team (Katie, Amy, Dee, Michelle, & Araceli) are phenomenal. It provided me a lot of comfort to know I was being so well taken care of. I was especially impressed that every document for the case was perfectly written and specific to me. Nothing was generic, which shows the level of care and attention they put into each individual case. I had such a great experience and would highly recommend Travis Easton and his firm to anyone going through a personal injury. Travis took a bad situation and made the best of it for me. Thank you again, I’m forever grateful!!
-Allee
Retaining Easton and Easton was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made! From the initial consultation to our final meeting, they were nothing short of exceptional. I was forced to retain their services after firing my previous attorney for not handling the case properly. I dealt with Gabriel and Brian (partner) exclusively throughout the case. They did as promised and were great communicators throughout the entire process. I will recommend them to anyone I know going through a personal injury case. They were ultimately able to untangle the mess caused by my previous lawyer and get a result that I was extremely happy with. Their staff is exceptional as well and provided top notch customer service. Amera was also extremely helpful and easy to deal with as well.
I was in a pretty bad car accident and decided to have Easton & Easton represent me, Travis Easton to be specific. Travis Easton and his paralegal made the whole process effortless. They were so understanding and helpful! The entire thing was a gigantic mess, yet Travis managed to make it run like clockwork. I would HIGHLY recommend Easton & Easton! If you are ever in need of a personal defense attorney Easton & Easton is the firm to represent you!
They are the best law firm in Orange County period. Choosing them to represent me was the best decision of my life.
My life changed in a matter of seconds after a catastrophic spinal cord injury that left me disabled. Brian Easton and his team worked on my case non stop for 3 years and provided me the justice I deserved. I couldn’t have been more content.
I was treated with utmost respect and I felt like I was being represented by a close family member. The responses to my questions were quick and clear. What E & E has done for me is phenomenal.
My sincere thanks to Brian, Matt, Travis, Doug, Gabriel and Amera. They are what they are because of their dedication to provide high quality and professional service to their clients.
Brian Easton and his team, Gabe Mendoza and Amera Hajali, helped me during a very difficult time in my life. I had a significant injury from a car accident, and wound up seeking out Easton & Easton when I was having difficulties getting help from my doctors. The Easton team took a lot of stress off of me while acting as my advocates to help me get the care I needed, and saw my case all the way through to a healthy settlement.
They are the BEST!
I have nothing but good things to say about Easton and Easton. Brian handled my case professionally and communicated with me effectively throughout the process. He made sure that the process was effortless and as hands free as possible. This was super important for my busy schedule. I highly recommend Easton and Easton if you are ever found in a situation that you need an attorney.
I would highly recommend Easton & Easton.
I was rear ended on my home and pushed into a semi-truck. I was not sure how to go about even using an attorney.
Brian, Gab and Amera were so good about helping me thru the process and representing me.
I was able to concentrate on getting myself better knowing they had my back, taking care of the details and keeping me informed along the way
The best Law firm by far. I would highly recommend Easton & Easton, LLP and ask for Gabriel Mendoza and staff. He and his colleagues did and exceptional service. Thank you for everything. Job well done!
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