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Matthew Thomas Poelstra

5.0
1 review

73710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste. 120, Palm Desert, CA 92260

Litigation, Business Law, Construction Law and 4 more

About Matthew Thomas Poelstra

Matthew Thomas Poelstra is a lawyer practicing litigation, business law, construction law and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years. Matthew practices at Green Bryant & French LLP in Palm Desert, CA.

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September 18, 2020
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Mr. Poelstra accepted to represent me in a new home construction defect case that led to a personal injury with mold illness from water intrusion resulting from a defective roof after several attorneys have tried and left frustrated with the builder. Mr. Poelstra has shown such a high level of integrity, knowledge and compassion handling my case after continuous abuse from the builder. Mr. Poelstra has moved this case from nowhere to a point where now I can see an end in sight after almost two years of enduring abuse and continuous refusal from the builder to correct defects and damages they caused to my home. No words could express my gratitude for the work Mr. Poelstra has done and no amount of money will equate his value. May God bless You and all that you do Mr. Poelstra! Thank you!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Business Law
  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Insurance
  • Personal Injury
  • Toxic Torts 1
    • Toxic torts

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates: $360 - $395/hr
    Contingency Fee: 33% - 40%
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Green Bryant & French LLP

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2004, California
    2004, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    Memberships
    San Diego County and American Bar Associations.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    California Western School of Law
    Class of 2003
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    University of California, San Diego
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    Study of Religion

    University of California, San Diego
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    minor in Political Science and Pan American Studies

    University of California, San Diego
    Class of 2001
    B.A.
    cum laude

    University of San Diego
    ABA Paralegal Program

    University of San Diego
    General Litigation

    University of San Diego
    with honors

Matthew Thomas Poelstra

Partner at Green Bryant & French LLP
5.0
1 review

73710 Fred Waring Dr., Ste. 120Palm Desert, CA 92260U.S.A.

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