Matthew D. Easton Co-Managing Partner | Easton & Easton, LLP Costa Mesa, California
Overview
Matthew D. Easton is a Co-Managing Partner at Easton & Easton, LLP, a premier multi-generational personal injury law firm based in Orange County, California. With more than $200 million recovered for his clients, Matt has established himself as one of the most accomplished personal injury attorneys in Southern California.* His meticulous case preparation, innovative use of trial technology, and relentless pursuit of justice have resulted in multiple #1 ranked settlements in California and Los Angeles County.*
Matt approaches every case with the belief that clients deserve to be treated like family — a philosophy instilled in him by his father, firm founder Doug Easton. He is known for going beyond the expected: visiting accident scenes, tracking down surveillance footage, and uncovering evidence others miss. This hands-on approach has led to landmark results and lasting changes in how corporations and government entities conduct themselves to prevent future harm.
Notable Case Results*
- $32,000,000 (2024) — Bicyclist struck by cement truck (#1 Bicycle Accident Settlement in California; Top 20 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States)
- $26,000,000 (2023) — Construction worker injury (#1 Personal Injury Settlement in Los Angeles County; Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in California)
- $22,500,000 (2025) — Bicyclist case (driver in course/scope of employment; prior attorney had offered only $25,000 on a $25,000 policy)
- $20,000,000 (2019) — Premises liability dispute (Top 10 Personal Injury Settlement in the United States)
- $7,000,000 (2022) — College student fell 2+ stories in new campus auditorium
- $3,060,000 (2016) — Motorcycle lane-splitting accident (10x medical bills; Top 50 Personal Injury Verdict in California)
- $2,750,000 (2013) — Wrongful death of unmarried man (received City of Lancaster Commendation)
- $2,150,000 — Foster child brain damage case
- $2,000,000 — Ladder/scaffolding workplace fall
- $1,875,000 (2017) — Auto accident (medical bills under $200,000)
- $1,800,000 (2017) — Auto accident (medical bills under $200,000)
- $1,300,000 — Drunk driver evading police
- $1,250,000 — Policy-limits auto case (prior attorney had offered only $25,000)
- $1,250,000 — Cervical fusion revision surgery
- $1,240,000 (2014) — Breast cancer survivor vehicle collision
2025 TopVerdict.com Recognitions:
- Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in Los Angeles — Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver
- Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement in California — Bicyclist v. Inattentive Driver
Awards & Recognition**
- Southern California Super Lawyer — 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
- Best Lawyers in America (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs) — 2018–Present
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100 — 2023–Present
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 — 2014–2022
- Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Stars — 2014–2022
- Super Lawyers Up-and-Coming Top 100 (Southern California) — 2016–2022
- Super Lawyers Up-and-Coming Top 25 (Orange County) — 2016–2022
- Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum — Lifetime Member
- AV Preeminent Rating — Martindale-Hubbell (2015–Present)
- AVVO 10.0 Superb Rating
- Outstanding Alumni of the Year — Whittier Law School (2016)
- TopVerdict.com — 2016, 2019, 2023, 2024 (x2), 2025 (x3)
Bar Admissions
- California Supreme Court (2009)
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit (2009)
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2010)
Education
Whittier Law School — Juris Doctor, magna cum laude (2009)
- Full academic scholarship (all three years)
- Graduated top 10% of class
- Chief Justice, Moot Court Honors Board (2008–2009)
- Whittier Law Review — Published article, Fall 2008 (Volume 30, Number 1): "Disparate Outcomes Among Medical Malpractice Victims: A New Look at an Equal Protection Challenge to MICRA"
- Best Oral Advocate — 3rd Annual Susan E. McGuigan Oral Advocacy Competition
- Best Overall Competitor — 2008 Spring Trial Advocacy Competition
- Trial Advocacy Honors Board and Moot Court Honors Board — competed in external competitions including Vienna, Austria
Brigham Young University — Bachelor of Arts, English (2006)
- Minors: Philosophy, Editing
Teaching & Media
- Adjunct Professor — Whittier Law School, Trial Technology (2015–2017)
- Coach/Judge — Whittier Law School Trial Advocacy and Moot Court Honors Boards (2010–2017)
- Weekly Legal Commentary — AM830 Radio, "The SportsLodge with Roger Lodge"
- NBC Law & Order: You The Jury — Youngest litigator invited to screen test for Dick Wolf's primetime real-life trial series (2016); declined due to practice and teaching commitments
Changing Corporate & Government Conduct
Matt's advocacy has resulted in lasting systemic change beyond individual case recoveries:
- Following his bicycle roadway defect case against the State of California ($175,000 settlement), the State coordinated with the cities of Costa Mesa and Irvine to correct the dangerous condition that caused his client's accident.
- In a product liability case involving a Disney watch that burned a 4-year-old child, Matt's efforts led to a nationwide recall after investigation revealed four other children had suffered similar burns. The confidential settlement was more than 50x the medical bills.
Languages
English (Native), Spanish (Fluent)
Personal
Matt is the second youngest son of Doug and Rae Easton and grew up with a strong desire to work alongside his father and brothers. He spent nearly every summer since high school working at the firm, witnessing firsthand how attorneys like his father could help ordinary people achieve extraordinary results.
Matt served a two-year mission in Mexico City for his church, where he fell in love with Hispanic culture and became fluent in Spanish — allowing him to serve clients throughout Southern California who do not speak English.
Matt is an Eagle Scout and enjoys camping, mountain biking, snow skiing, rock climbing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, golf, and tennis. He and his wife Rachel (an author) have four children: Ronan, Liam, Finn, and Allora.
DISCLAIMERS:
*Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own merits.
**Awards and recognition are not guarantees of future results. Selection criteria vary by organization.
