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Matthew D. "Matt" Davis, Class Action Attorney in San Francisco, California

focused on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability

San Francisco, CA

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Matthew D. "Matt" Davis is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Based in
San Francisco, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Class Action · Personal Injury · Product Liability
  • Handles Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability matters from San Francisco, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Matthew D. "Matt" Davis: Matthew D. "Matt" Davis is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Matthew D. "Matt" Davis

Matthew concentrates on class action, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Class Action cases in San Francisco, California

Matthew takes class action matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California

Matthew takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California

Matthew takes product liability matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Matthew D. "Matt" Davis — Attorney of California class action experience

Matthew D. "Matt" Davis is an attorney based in San Francisco, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Class Action, Personal Injury, and Product Liability.

Matt Davis is a graduate of UC Hastings Law San Francisco, obtaining his law degree in 1989. He worked for a San Francisco litigation boutique until 1992, when he was recruited by the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. From 1992 through 2001, he represented the municipality and its employees in jury trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. While working for the City, he had an active role in San Francisco’s litigation against the Bank of America that culminated in a $187 million settlement, and obtained a record-breaking judgment against a title insurance and escrow company for more than $50 million.

Matt has focused his practice on matters that he personally cares about, and he and his colleagues have strived to make their communities safer, and prevent future injuries, deaths and tragedies.

Matt joined the Walkup Firm in 2001, and has since handled many legally significant and high value cases in state and federal courts. He has helped obtain hundreds of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for his clients.

Matt has focused his practice on matters that he personally cares about, and he and his colleagues have strived to make their communities safer, and prevent future injuries, deaths and tragedies. As an example, Matt is a lifelong recreational bicyclist and it breaks his heart every time he hears about a bike rider getting hurt or killed. He has helped numerous injured cyclists achieve civil justice. He has also spearheaded the firm’s efforts to distribute tens of thousands of safety lights to bike riders every year for the past eight years.

Similarly, in 2020, Matt and partners Michael Kelly and Richard Schoenberger helped prosecute a groundbreaking case on behalf of their alma mater UC Hastings and residents and businesses in the San Francisco’s Tenderloin district that resulted in a swift settlement whereby the city agreed to clear tents and encampments from the sidewalks and streets of that embattled neighborhood {read article here}. The firm’s work on that case was done pro bono.

Matthew's approach to class action cases

Matt Davis is a graduate of UC Hastings Law San Francisco, obtaining his law degree in 1989. He worked for a San Francisco litigation boutique until 1992, when he was recruited by the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office. From 1992 through 2001, he represented the municipality and its employees in jury trials and appeals in both state and federal courts. While working for the City, he had an…

Clients Matthew works with

Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action, personal injury, and product liability matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Matthew D. "Matt" Davis's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law

    J.D. · 1989

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law

    — · 1989

  • Boston College

Matthew studied at J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law, — in University of California Hastings College of the Law, and — in Boston College.

Law school and academic background

Matthew completed J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law, — in University of California Hastings College of the Law, and — in Boston College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Matthew D. "Matt" Davis

Matthew has received 13 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision (2026).

Locations

Matthew D. "Matt" Davis's office in San Francisco

Matthew's primary office is at 650 California Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, California, 94108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

650 California Street, 26th Floor

San Francisco, California 94108

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Hiring guide

How to hire Matthew D. "Matt" Davis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a class action attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew

Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every class action matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Matthew D. "Matt" Davis

  • How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a class action case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Matthew offer a free consultation?

    Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do class action cases in California typically take?

    Simple class action matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

    Matthew is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Matthew accepting new class action clients right now?

    Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Class Action attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California

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