About Matthew
Matthew Rungaitis launched his own practice in California in 2010. He established the Law Office of Matthew Rungaitis and has led the firm since its founding. Starting and running a small law office required him to handle every aspect of practice management, from client intake to courtroom preparation.
His early years in practice were shaped by the realities of solo and small-firm work. He built a practice that emphasizes clear communication and careful case preparation. He oversees case strategy, legal research, drafting, and client counseling. He also manages the administrative side of the firm, including staffing and workflow, to keep client matters moving.
Over time the firm developed a steady base of clients across the state of California. Rungaitis’s role has ranged from primary attorney on matters to coordinating outside experts and trial consultants when needed. He has regularly represented clients at hearings and in settlement negotiations. He prepares pleadings, motions, and briefs, and follows through on enforcement and compliance where cases require it.
Colleagues and clients see him as pragmatic in his approach. He aims for clarity in legal options and practical next steps. He stresses early case assessment, realistic goal-setting, and focused preparation. Those habits shape how the firm approaches new matters and how it sets priorities when cases change course.
Outside of casework, running a small office means attention to business development and client service systems. Rungaitis handles client intake procedures and maintains the firm’s operations, while also attending continuing legal education to stay current on changes in California law. His daily practice combines client contact with the behind-the-scenes work that keeps a law office functional.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law in California through the Law Office of Matthew Rungaitis, providing representation and counsel to clients and managing the firm’s legal work and operations.
