Matthew (Matt) Lopez is a highly experienced attorney specializing in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. His practice spans a variety of high-stakes areas, including product liability litigation involving pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, medical negligence, birth injuries, elder abuse, and toxic chemical exposure. Matt is known for his ability to navigate complicated legal matters and deliver favorable outcomes, whether through pre-trial settlements or jury verdicts. His litigation expertise is complemented by his experience in criminal law, having previously served at the Orange County District Attorney’s Office.
Before joining Rueb Stoller Daniel, Matt spent over a decade at another nationally recognized consumer protection law firm where he played a pivotal role in the firm’s mass tort practice focused on defective pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. Throughout his career, Matt has successfully helped secure recoveries for thousands of clients injured by unsafe and defective products. He has a particular expertise in mass tort litigation, serving in key leadership roles for large-scale, complex consolidated and coordinated proceedings. Matt has been entrusted with roles as Co-Lead, Co-Liaison Counsel, and Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee member in significant mass tort litigation, representing thousands of plaintiffs in complex cases with nationwide implications.
Matt’s approach to clients is grounded in his ability to relate to people from all walks of life. He takes the time to understand the unique challenges his clients face, offering not only legal expertise but also a compassionate, personalized approach to ensure that each person feels heard and supported throughout the legal process.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business, with a minor in Biological Sciences, from the University of Colorado Boulder (2003), and earned his Juris Doctorate from Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2008. His deep understanding of both the scientific and legal aspects of his cases allows him to craft compelling arguments and effectively advocate for his clients.
Recognized for his exceptional legal abilities, Matt has been named a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star” by Thomson Reuters and has been listed by Best Lawyers in America for mass tort litigation. He is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), continuously staying at the forefront of legal developments and advocacy.
Matt is licensed to practice before all courts of the State of California, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Central, and Southern Districts of California, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
