Charles T. Mathews LawyerStaff2022-03-24T08:17:20-08:00

Charles T. Mathews

of Counsel

Charles “Ted” Mathews is a multimillion dollar award-winning trial lawyer, primarily representing plaintiffs individually and in class actions against large corporations and government institutions. Mr. Mathews has obtained over $60 million in verdicts and settlements for his clients and has tried hundreds of jury trials.

Mr. Mathews began his legal career as a Los Angeles Deputy District Attorney where gained incredible trial skills and the ability to connect with jurors at all stages of a trial. He then worked as an attorney for Texaco, Inc., where he actively litigated the company’s highest risk cases and advised on litigation avoidance strategies. Mr. Mathews then moved on to be the Regional Counsel for Coldwell, Banker & Co., where he further gained insight into how top decision-makers at large companies operate and what they care about. In 1980, Mr. Mathews entered private practice and has been built a reputation based on his zealous advocacy and numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements.

Awards and Distinctions

Recognized as “Superlawyer” in 2010 and 2011
Million Dollar Advocate Forum (less than 1% of U.S. lawyers qualify for membership)
American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine, 2011
LexisNexis AV Rated for over 10 Years
Emmy Award Winner, “And the Children Die,” 1970 (wrote/produced/directed)

Practice Areas

Consumer Class Actions
Employment Litigation
Business Litigation
Serious Criminal Offenses
Personal Injury

Admitted to Practice

California State Courts
United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Education

Loyola Law School, Juris Doctor

Loyola Marymount University, Bachelor of Science

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Charles T. Mathews

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Awards and Distinctions

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Court of Appeal Rules Against Anthem/Elevance Health Attempt to Force Arbitration

Lawsuit Alleges Grindr Sold User Info Including Sexual Orientation and Location

Disability Discrimination, Harassment Lawsuit Filed Against Anthem Blue Cross

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