Matthew T. Arvizu
Partner
Expertise
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Syracuse University College of Law
- B.S., California State University Long Beach
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Profile
Matt Arvizu is a seasoned business litigator who assists engineering and construction companies navigate distressed projects and complex disputes. He represents developers, builders, and property owners in real estate litigation, contract disputes, and construction matters—advising on project planning, contracting, and risk management. When disputes arise, he guides clients through negotiation, arbitration, and litigation, ensuring their business interests are protected. He recently worked on an Anti-SLAPP appeal involving a mechanics’ lien dispute, securing a published opinion.
Beyond construction and real estate, Matt has deep experience in trust and estate litigation, leveraging his finance background to resolve high-stakes asset disputes.
Matt earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from California State University, Long Beach, and his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law, graduating magna cum laude. While at Syracuse, he earned the highest-grade distinction in business valuation law, property law, banking law, accounting, and legal writing. He also served as an editorial member of the Syracuse Law Review and gained hands-on experience advising companies on technology commercialization through the Technologies Transfers Clinic.
Active in the legal and business communities, Matt is a member of the Probate Attorneys of San Diego and the San Diego County Bar Association. He mentors students at California State University, Long Beach, and remains engaged with Syracuse Law alumni. He is licensed to practice in California and Delaware.
Experience
- Successfully settled a $100+ million construction dispute on favorable terms for an international general contractor.
- As first chair, secured an arbitration award in excess of $400,000 for a manufacturing company based on contractual claims.
- Successfully defended negligence claims at trial.
- Successfully obtained favorable outcomes for clients in numerous formal and informal mediation sessions and arbitration hearings.
Achievements & Affiliations
- San Diego Business Journal’s 100 Leaders of Influence in Law Honoree, 2025
- San Diego Super Lawyers® Rising Stars- Business Litigation, 2022-2023
- Member, California Bar Association
- Member, San Diego County Bar Association
- Member, Delaware State Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, Probate Attorneys of San Diego
- Admitted to practice before the state courts in California and Delaware, the District Court of Delaware, and all federal district courts in California