Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, LLP
3638 American River Drive, Sacramento, CA 95864-4711, Sacramento, CA 95864-4711
About Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, LLP
Matheny Sears Linkert & Jaime, LLP is a California law firm based in Sacramento. The firm handles personal injury claims, products liability, trucking, public entity defense, employment law, and wildfire litigation. With over 40 years of experience, its attorneys are known for trying cases throughout the state. Several lawyers are members of the American Board of Trial Advocates. The firm has secured significant defense verdicts and settlements in catastrophic exposure cases, including a $32 million award in wildfire litigation.
Our Attorneys
Richard S. Linkert
Senior Partner
46+ years experience
Jack A. Klauschie Jr.
Partner
45+ years experience
Joseph B. Muller
Of Counsel
43+ years experience
Raymond Bangle III
Of Counsel
43+ years experience
Ronald E. Enabnit
Of Counsel
40+ years experience
Matthew C. Jaime
Managing Partner
37+ years experience
Jeffrey E. Levine
Partner
18+ years experience
Brian D. Johnson
Associate
16+ years experience
Madison M. Simmons
Partner
12+ years experience
Robert W. Sweetin
Partner
12+ years experience
Coell M. Simmons
Associate
12+ years experience
Nicholas R. Shepard
Partner
11+ years experience
Athena S. Budac
Associate
2+ years experience
Thomas G. Lininger
Associate
2+ years experience
Madeline J. Mezger
Associate
2+ years experience
Nicole I. Kuklo
Associate
1+ years experience
Andrew E. Pereira
Associate
1+ years experience
Zachary A. Jayousi
Associate
1+ years experience
Notable Case Results
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$32M
Wildfire Litigation
Secured terminating sanctions and a total award of more than $32 million for clients in complex wildfire litigation, where Cal Fire claimed over $80 million in damages. Cases were dismissed due to lack of statutory basis and failure to show negligence. The award included attorneys' fees, expert witness expense, costs, and sanctions due to Cal Fire's egregious conduct and discovery abuses.
$23M
Breach of Contract
Obtained a $23 million judgment for a client following a successful Motion for Summary Judgment in a Breach of Contract and Promissory Note Default case.
$11.9M
Wildfire Litigation
Settlement in a 13,000-acre wildfire case caused by a defective electrical splice. Initial damages claimed were in excess of $90 million, but the case settled at mediation for $11.9 million.
$4.5M
Wrongful Death
In a wrongful death case of admitted liability, plaintiffs' demand was $10 million prior to trial and $32 million during trial. The jury returned a verdict of $4.5 million.
$350,000
Personal Injury
Favorable settlement in a permanent and severe brain injury case resulting from a head-on collision. Plaintiff claimed economic damages in excess of $10 million, but the case settled for $350,000.
$350,000
Propane Explosion / Personal Injury
Favorable settlement in a propane explosion burn case on a drift fishing boat. Plaintiff claimed severe burns and knee injury, with a firm demand of $750,000 prior to trial. The case settled for $350,000 (personal injury and subrogation claims).