Matthew Cebrian is a seasoned trial attorney, appellate advocate, and strategic litigator with more than 25 years of experience handling high-stakes disputes, complex employment matters, and bet-the-company litigation across California. Known for his aggressive advocacy, courtroom command, and strategic precision, Matthew represents businesses, executives, educational institutions, and individuals in cases where reputations, careers, and substantial financial exposure are at stake.
Matthew has served as lead trial and appellate counsel in state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and pre-litigation disputes involving employment claims, personal injury, trade secrets, Title IX litigation, fiduciary misconduct, professional negligence, and business torts. He has secured defense verdicts at trial and arbitration, and negotiated favorable confidential settlements in matters involving multimillion-dollar exposure and highly sensitive allegations.
Throughout his career, Matthew has advised and defended clients ranging from charter schools and private educational institutions to startups, executives, fiduciaries, and established businesses facing crisis-level legal disputes. He is particularly valued for his ability to develop aggressive litigation strategies while managing the broader business, reputational, and operational risks that accompany high-profile legal conflicts.
When not working, Matthew enjoys listening to music, playing video games, and spending time with friends, family, and Gregory, his pomeranian.