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Trial Counsel & Appellate Practice

When the Case
Goes All the Way

Trial and appellate counsel for cases that need experienced litigation muscle at the table. Referrals from other plaintiff attorneys welcomed.

Who This Page Is For

Trial and appellate counsel for cases that need to go the distance

Matthew Roberts accepts trial and appellate work on referral from other plaintiff attorneys. If you have a case that needs experienced trial counsel, or an appeal that needs to be briefed and argued, this is the practice.

The firm does not advertise for clients the way a general personal injury practice might. Instead, it serves as behind-the-scenes litigation muscle for attorneys who know the case is solid but want a dedicated trial lawyer at the table. Referral relationships are handled professionally and confidentially.

"Actively taking referrals from established practitioners who need trial or appellate counsel."

Case Spotlight

Helali v. Walmart, Inc.

No. G063092  ·  Cal. Ct. App., 4th Dist., Div. 3  ·  Apr 2024

Appellate Victory

A plaintiff was injured on dangerous premises and the trial court granted Walmart summary judgment, effectively ending the case before it could reach a jury. Matthew Roberts took the appeal and reversed that ruling at the California Court of Appeal, Fourth District.

The reversal put the case back before a jury and held that the plaintiff's claims deserved to be heard on the merits. It is the kind of result that changes outcomes for clients who were told they had no path forward.

Issue: Dangerous premises conditions  ·  Court: California Court of Appeal  ·  Outcome: Summary judgment reversed

Referral Process

What to expect when you refer a case

The process is straightforward. If there's a fit, you'll know quickly.

1

Send the case details

Share the facts, the pleadings if available, and what outcome you're looking for. A confidential inquiry is fine at this stage.

2

Get a direct assessment

Matthew reviews the case and gives a straight answer on whether it's a fit for trial or appellate counsel. No runaround.

3

Referral agreement in place

If there's a fit, we put a formal referral arrangement in place and get to work.

Your case deserves a
trial lawyer

Whether your case needs to go in front of a jury or an appellate panel, the Law Office of Matthew B. Roberts is built for that work. Send a referral inquiry and get a direct answer.

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