Matt Kumin - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Ad Astra Law Group, P.C.
Business + Commercial Litigation Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
582 Market Street 17th Floor San Francisco, CA 94104
San Francisco Business + Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business + Commercial Litigation 40%
- Employment Litigation 60%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Matt Kumin began his practice as a civil rights and employment attorney in 1995, practicing in both federal and state courts, representing individuals and corporations while also handling class and representative actions. As a trial lawyer for nearly 30 years, he has handled every aspect of litigation, including appeals. He has also mediated disputes.
Beginning in 1997, Matt expanded his practice to include a broad range of civil and criminal cases, representing clients in matters involving zoning, real estate, intellectual property, attorney ethics, attorney malpractice, and commercial litigation. Over the years, his practice grew to address complex legal challenges in state and federal courts throughout California and across the United States. He has also provided expert witness testimony and case (and asset) evaluations in both civil and criminal matters. In 2022-2024, he was named a “Super Lawyer” in civil rights, business law, and corporate litigation. He teaches Legal Research and Writing at UC Law. Matt now focuses on employment litigation at Ad Astra.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Super Lawyer” in civil rights, business law, and corporate litigation, 2022-2024
Education
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Legal Education
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Northeastern University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1986
J.D.
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Northeastern University School of Law,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1986
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Non Legal Education
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Brown University, Providence, RI, 1980
B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Urban History
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Brown University, Providence, RI, 1980
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Classes and Seminars
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Presented at numerous CLE’s throughout California and Colorado… including the Alameda County Bar Association, the San Diego Bar Association, The San Francisco Bar Association, and the Alameda County Law Library.
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Emerald Cup (2013, 2015)
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Teach legal research and writing at UC Law SF (formerly Hastings College of the Law)
- Formerly taught at Golden Gate Law School and New College of California Law School
Representative Cases
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Led a team of attorneys in the seminal federal tax court case, the first to address the federal income taxation of medical. CHAMP v. Commissioner of the IRS, 128 T.C. 173 (2007).
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Led a team of attorneys in 2011 that sued the US government when it tried to shut down state operations. Sacramento Nonprofit Collective v. Holder, 552 F.App’x 680 (9th Cir. 2014).
Bar Admissions
- California, 1995
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Southern District of California
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Contact
582 Market Street
17th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: 415-483-9811
Fax: 415-276-1976
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.astralegal.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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