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Matthew "Matt" Wickersham, Environmental Attorney in Los Angeles, California

focused on Environmental and Litigation

Los Angeles, CA

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Matthew "Matt" Wickersham is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Based in
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Environmental · Litigation
  • Handles Environmental and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026).

About Matthew "Matt" Wickersham: Matthew "Matt" Wickersham is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Matthew "Matt" Wickersham

Matthew concentrates on environmental and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Los Angeles, California

Matthew takes environmental matters in Los Angeles, 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.

Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California

Matthew takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, 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 "Matt" Wickersham — Attorney of California environmental experience

Matthew "Matt" Wickersham is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Environmental and Litigation.

Matt has the experience and track record to guide clients through all types of disputes involving environmental regulation and litigation. He is a go-to resource for companies facing litigation and agency proceedings and a trusted advisor when it comes to real estate development, contamination concerns, and environmental regulatory compliance.

Matt Wickersham has a broad national environmental and energy practice involving complex litigation, regulatory counsel, and transactional matters. He has represented clients in a wide variety of federal and state environmental litigation, including toxic tort litigation and class actions, citizen lawsuits, and environmental enforcement actions. He has extensive experience resolving land-use disputes and disputes under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Matt also has substantial experience in cost-recovery litigation in state and federal courts under California’s Superfund law and Hazardous Substance Account Act (HSAA) and the federal Superfund law (CERCLA). At the same time, Matt regularly helps clients devise solutions to difficult regulatory problems, represents clients in administrative proceedings, and assists clients with deals and development projects. Matt also advises clients on regulatory programs related to environmental warning labels, underground storage tanks, environmental disclosure laws, brownfield laws, water rights, and land-use regulations.

Working with Matthew on a environmental matter

Matt has the experience and track record to guide clients through all types of disputes involving environmental regulation and litigation. He is a go-to resource for companies facing litigation and agency proceedings and a trusted advisor when it comes to real estate development, contamination concerns, and environmental regulatory compliance. Matt Wickersham has a broad national environmental…

Clients Matthew works with

Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Matthew "Matt" Wickersham's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Southern California

    J.D. · 2005

Matthew studied at J.D. in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

Matthew completed J.D. in University of Southern California. 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 "Matt" Wickersham

Matthew has received 2 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Environmental (2026).

Locations

Matthew "Matt" Wickersham's office in Los Angeles

Matthew's primary office is at 350 South Grand Avenue, 51st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

350 South Grand Avenue, 51st Floor

Los Angeles, California 90071

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Hiring guide

How to hire Matthew "Matt" Wickersham — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental 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 environmental attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental 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 environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Matthew "Matt" Wickersham

  • How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a environmental 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 environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in California typically take?

    Simple environmental 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 Los Angeles?

    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 environmental 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

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