Matern Law Group, PC - Oakland, CA

Powerful Advocacy for California Workers and Consumers

Standing up to powerful corporations and unjust employer treatment requires legal skill, substantial resources, and resolute dedication. Established in 2010 by trial lawyer Matthew J. Matern, Matern Law Group, PC has built a formidable statewide reputation for safeguarding employee and consumer rights. Operating in Oakland at 1330 Broadway, the firm provides aggressive, compassionate representation for workers across Alameda County and the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether addressing systemic corporate wage theft or individual civil rights violations, clients looking to hire an attorney find dedicated trial lawyers who have recovered hundreds of millions of dollars in groundbreaking verdicts and settlements.

Wage and Hour Class Action Litigation

Corporations that fail to comply with strict California labor standards harm honest employees. As prominent wage and hour lawyers, the firm leads statewide class actions and individual lawsuits combating unpaid overtime, missed meal and rest breaks, unlawful off-the-clock work, and improper worker misclassification as exempt employees or independent contractors. When employees discover widespread wage suppression or illegal payroll deductions, the legal team uses sophisticated forensic accounting and discovery methods to secure back pay, interest, and statutory penalties for affected workforces.

Wrongful Termination and Workplace Retaliation

Losing a career due to corporate bad faith or illegal retaliation brings immense emotional and financial distress. Serving as skilled wrongful termination lawyers, the firm represents professionals dismissed after blowing the whistle on illegal corporate practices, voicing safety concerns, or asserting rights under the California Family Rights Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act. When terminated employees need a lawyer urgently to contest pretextual firings, challenge predatory severance releases, or preserve essential digital evidence, the firm acts swiftly to hold employers accountable.

Combating Discrimination and Workplace Harassment

Every worker is entitled to an environment free from hostility and prejudice. Acting as dedicated workplace discrimination lawyers and harassment lawyers, Matern Law Group, PC defends individuals subjected to mistreatment based on race, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, pregnancy, or religion. The firm takes decisive legal action against hostile work environments and sexual misconduct, making certain corporate leaders face meaningful liability. Combining the reach of trusted employment and labor lawyers with individualized attention, the firm ensures each client is treated with dignity.

Contingency Representation and Free Case Consultations

Justice should be accessible to everyone, regardless of financial means. Operating strictly on a contingency fee framework, Matern Law Group, PC guarantees that clients pay zero attorney fees unless compensation is successfully obtained. Working individuals seeking fair compensation can find a lawyer ready to assess their claims through a confidential, free consultation. The Oakland legal team conducts comprehensive evaluations to identify viable legal claims and design a winning strategy for trial or mediation.