MATTHEW STOHL, ASSOCIATE

Associate MATTHEW STOHL, an eight year attorney, has spent the last 4 years with Balestreri, Pendleton and Potocki representing property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, in business litigation, construction law, premises liability, and real estate matters. Mr. Stohl's practice has included various litigation matters including mechanic's lien, stop notice, payment bond, breach of contract, and Miller Act causes of action. He has represented the firm’s clients in a wide range of matters including

• Transactional work for general corporate counsel in drafting and negotiating contracts/ subcontracts to include innovative contractual arrangements for clients

• Representation of municipalities in litigation on claims for premises liability arising in connection with highway/roadway design and construction

• Significant experience in recovery matters including payment bond, mechanics lien and foreclosure disputes involving both private and public projects

• Trial experience in residential construction and transportation disputes

EDUCATION:

University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2001; Law Review)
Southern Methodist University, Texas (B.A., Political Science & Psychology, 1998)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS and ADMISSIONS:

California State Bar
U.S. District Courts of California (Southern and Central)
Member, American Bar Association
Member, San Diego County Bar Association
Member, San Diego Defense Lawyers

PUBLICATIONS:

Law Review Publication: 35 Akron L. Rev. 251-282 (2002).

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Top American, San Diego Rock & Roll Marathon, 2007 (2:27:02) and 2009 (2.28:30)