Matthew S. Buttacavoli

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Matthew S. Buttacavoli: Attorney with Minyard Morris, LLP
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Biography

Matthew S. Buttacavoli was born in Jersey City, New Jersey. Matthew graduated magna cum laude from the University of California, Irvine (B.A.) and cum laude from the University of San Diego School of Law (J.D.), where he served as Executive Editor of the San Diego Law Review and received the General George W. Hickman, Jr. Award for excellence in Constitutional Law.

Although, Matthew limits his practice to Orange County Family Law matters, his previous legal experience includes general civil litigation, business and contract disputes, complex products liability and construction defects, real estate, title and escrow, mortgage and finance, wrongful death, torts, and appeals.

Matthew is a Partner of Minyard Morris and limits his practice to Family Law.

Phi Beta Kappa. Recipient, Honors in Constitutional Law and Advanced Trial Advocacy. Executive Editor, San Diego Law Review, 1998-1999. Author: "Must Post-Termination Procedural due Process include a full, Trial-like Evidentiary Hearing? A Critique of Townsel v. San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board," San Diego Law Review, Vol. 36, No. 4, 1999. Affiliate Member, California Land Title Association, 2003-2008; Public Law Center, Volunteers for Justice Dinner Committee Member (2011-2013); Public Law Center, Silent Auction Committee (Co-Chair, 2010-2013; Member, 2008-2013) National Italian-American Foundation Ambassador Member; AYSO Region 85 Board of Directors.



Society of Fellows (Founding Member) of the Orange County Bar Foundation; Board Member, Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF-OC), 2013-2014.

(Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization)
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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Family Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California, Irvine, B.A., magna cum laude, 1995
Law School Attended:
University of San Diego, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, California; 2000, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 2001, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California; 2003, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Orange County Bar Association (Member, Product Liability Section, 1999-2001); Member, Family Law Section, 2008-2014; Member, Resolutions Committee, 2008-2014); The Federalist Society (Member); Lex Romana Italian American Lawyers of Orange County (President, 2015; Board Member, 2011-2014; Member, 2008-2014).
Certifications:
Certified Specialist, Family Law, The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
914440558

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Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (2 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.5/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.5/5.0

  • Communication

    4.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.0/5.0

  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 11/26/14 in Family Law

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  • 3.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 09/01/15 in Family Law

    Matthew is relatively young with a background of insurance defense. Now that he has switched to Family Law, his training and skill as a real trial lawyer while performing insurance defense work is a great asset (since most Family Law attorneys have l... Read more

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (32 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (10 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Matthew and his team are top notch! He is very thorough and never overlooks a detail. He and his assistant Anna a very professional, prompt, and understanding. He is the one guy I trust to get an u...

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949-792-5990  Phone

949-724-1117  Fax

www.minyardmorris.com

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