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Matthew Kenefick has an extensive law practice which includes litigation, real estate and compliance matters. Mr. Kenefick represents a variety of industries including manufacturers, financial institutions, retailers, real estate developers, wineries and the hotel industry, among others.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • General Civil
  • ADA Compliance and Defense
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
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U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern & Central Districts of California
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
- Current
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law
J.D. (2003)
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California State University - San Jose State University
B.A. (1999)
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Awards
Moot Court Oral Advocacy Award
Moot Court
Northern California Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Magazine, San Francisco Magazine, and Sacramento Magazine
2014-2022
Northern California Rising Star
San Francisco Magazine
2010-2013
Professional Associations
American Bar Association  # 227298
Member
Current
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California State Bar
Member
Current
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San Francisco Bar Association
Member
Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Nissan Motor Co. v. Nissan Computer Corp., the point at which fame is determined under the Federal Trademark Dilution Act
Santa Clara Computer & High Tech. L.J. (2005)
Inside the Minds: Negotiating and Drafting Employment Agreements, 2014 ed.
Aspatore /Thompson Reuters
Tread Lightly Pursuing Trade Secret Litigation
Daily Journal
Avoiding and Handling Your A/R Disputes from Your Lawyer’s Perspective
The CEO Magazine
The Evolving Legal Landscape of The Commercial Use of Drones Federal Aviation Administration v. Raphael Pirker
JMBM
Lenders: Beware of the “Two-Dollar Bankruptcy”
JMBM
Speaking Engagements
ADA Presentation, SF Chamber of Commerce
Bar Association of San Francisco
Panelist
Outside Counsel Views On Managing E-Discovery In Complex Litigation, Global E-Discovery Conference and Exhibition, San Francisco, CA
Panelist
How To Plan And Maximize A Litigation Budget, Global E-Discovery Conference and Exhibition, San Francisco, CA
Panelist
Real Estate Roundtable -Addressing Liability Arising From Income Property - A Litigator's Perspective
Current Issues In Real Estate Investment - Panelist
Websites & Blogs
Website
Matthew S. Kenefick's Website Profile
Website
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP Website
Contact & Map
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
2 Embarcadero Center
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
US
Telephone: (415) 984-9677
Fax: (888) 430-5780