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Matthew George
Matthew George
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Matthew B. George is an associate at Girard Gibbs LLP. His practice is primarily focused in employment law, specifically employment collective and class action lawsuits. Mr. George has represented employees in numerous cases alleging violations of workers' rights. He has experience representing employees in complex class and collective action lawsuits alleging violations of the WARN Act, the FLSA, and state and federal wage and hour laws.

 
Prior to joining Girard Gibbs LLP, Mr. George represented both labor unions and individual employees in evidentiary hearings, disciplinary investigations, and complex litigation. Currently, Mr. George represents employees in Smith v. Family Video Movie Club, LLC and Mitchell v. Acosta Sales and Marketing.
 
Mr. George was recently selected as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyer, recognizing him as one of the best young attorneys practicing in Northern California. He was also a featured speaker at the Bridgeport 2010 Wage and Hour Conference (October 2010) addressing Developments in the Arbitration of Wage and Hour Disputes.
Professional Information
Education
  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 2005
  • B.A., magna cum laude, Chapman University 2002
Memberships
  • American Bar Association
  • Consumer Attorneys of California
  • BALIF
Court Admissions
  • California
  • U.S. District Court
    • Central District of California
    • Eastern District of California
    • Northern District of California
    • District of Colorado
Publications & Speaking Engagements
12TH ANNUAL BRIDGEPORT CLASS ACTION LITIGATION & MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (APRIL 2012)
Class Action Settlement Strategies and Mechanics
BRIDGEPORT 2010 WAGE AND HOUR CONFERENCE (OCTOBER 2010)
Developments in the Arbitration of Wage and Hour Disputes