Matthew M. Mueller

Mr. Mueller is an associate in the Business Trial Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's Del Mar office.

Areas of Practice

Mr. Mueller's practice involves general business and commercial litigation, as well as patent litigation.  His practice includes various types of complex litigation, including wage and hour class actions, legal malpractice defense, and contract disputes.  Mr. Mueller also represents clients in litigation regarding the infringement and validity of third-party patents.

Prior to beginning his legal career, Mr. Mueller worked in the United States Senate on a range of issues, including the judiciary and social security reform.  In addition to his legal work, he is a member of Sheppard Mullin’s Associate Committee and an active participant in the San Diego County Bar Association’s Children At Risk outreach program.

Education

• J.D., University of Texas, 2009, with honors, Managing Editor, The Review of Litigation
• B.A., Claremont McKenna College, 2004

Clerkships

• Intern to the Honorable Victor J. Wolski, United States Court of Federal Claims

Admissions

• California
• United States District Court, Southern District of California
• United States District Court, Central District of California

Business

Represented a national franchisor in San Diego Superior Court in litigation involving contract claims asserted by franchisees.

Obtained a motion to dismiss for a national transportation provider in the Southern District of California in litigation involving allegations of breach of a purported online contract.

Patent

Currently representing a defendant in the Northern District of Illinois in a multi-patent infringement suit relating to sending pictures to a paging receiver.

Represented a defendant in the Eastern District of Texas in a multi-patent infringement suit related to the sale and distribution of cellular phones.

Pro Bono

Represented a women from Somalia in obtaining asylum in the United States.

Memberships

• San Diego County Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Association of Business Trial Lawyers
• The Hon. J. Clifford Wallace Inn of Court, Associate

Articles

Intellectual Property Law Blog Articles

• "Federal Circuit Extends ResQNet and Allows Discovery of Settlement Negotiations," April 20, 2012