Get to know Brian Mathias.

Brian was born and raised in beautiful Santa Cruz County. He represents employees in a wide variety of labor law matters, including disability (health) discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and unemployment benefits appeals. Brian also represents employees in class actions for unpaid wages, overtime, and denied rest and meal breaks (called "wage and hour law")

In May, 2022, Brian and his co-counsel won what is believed to be the largest jury verdict in Santa Cruz County and Central Coast history.

In his spare time he enjoys the outdoors and reading. Brian is a former assistant professor of Constitutional Law at the Monterey College of Law in Seaside, California.

Dedicated representation for your needs.

Education

Monterey College of Law, (2012) Doctor of Jurisprudence
University of California, Santa Cruz (2008) Bachelor of Arts, European History
Georg-August Universität, Göttingen, Germany (2007)

Awards

Marin County Trial Lawyer of Year 2022, Co-Winner
Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2022
Northern California Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2021

Community Affiliations

14th District Agricultural Association 2008-2011, Board of Directors (twice appointed by Governor Schwarzenegger); Board Vice President 2011
Santa Cruz Host Lions Club, Member; Board of Directors 2012 to 2014
Cabrillo College Bond Oversight Committee, Committee Member 2011-2014; Board Vice President 2011