Matthew Lab
Lecturer
Fowler College of Business
Finance
SDSU
Areas of Expertise
US legal system, constitutional law, criminal law, administrative agencies, contract law, commercial sales, UCC, Unfair Competition Law, Consumer Legal Remedies Act, consumer rights, labor law, torts, business organizations, real and personal property and employment discrimination. negotiable instruments and banking. Real estate transactions, Real estate financing, Easements, Licenses, Tree law, view and boundary disputes, Mortgages and Deeds of Trust, Title Insurance, escrow and recording, Environmental regulations, Leases, Housing, Landlord & Tenant, Section 8, Evictions, Roommates, Condominiums & Cooperatives, ADU, Auxiliary Dwelling Unit, Land Use, Agency and Broker Relationships; Licensing, Listing Agreements, Litigation
Media
Karp, J. (2025) More Californians Face Legal Issues, But Get Less Help. Law360 / LexisNexis, Portfolio Media, Inc., May 30, 2025
Sweeting, J. et al. (2025) 2024 Justice Gap Study, The State Bar of California (acknowledged contributor)
Presentations
Lab, M.; Wolfe, D. (2022) Leveraging Contract Associations in Your Practice: Ethical Considerations. Continuing Legal Education Course, San Diego Public Law Library, May 6, 2022.
Lab, M.; Wolfe, D.; Roepcke, D. (2021) Formation and Operation of a Solo Law Firm. University of California, Continuing Education of the Bar (“CEB”), November 5, 2021.