Matthew J. Decker
Experience
Matt Decker is a skilled transactional attorney who provides counsel and assistance on
a broad range of real estate and renewable energy matters. He represents clients in
the negotiation and preparation of real estate loan documents; office, retail and
industrial leases; purchase and sale agreements; and easements, and he has
significant experience reviewing title reports, surveys and financial documents related
to renewable energy developments and financings. In addition, Matt represents forprofit and non-profit entities in corporate matters related to entity formation and
restructuring, financing and regulatory compliance.
Before joining Stoel Rives, Matt was an associate at Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman
Grodin Law Corporation (2014-2015) and Downey Brand LLP (2008-2014).
Representative Work
Real Estate and Renewable Energy
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Represented national wireless communications carrier in real estate matters in
its Northern California, Southern California and Northern Nevada service areas,
Associate
Sacramento, CA
(916) 319-4669 direct
(916) 447-4781 fax
including the negotiation and preparation of land, building, rooftop and
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colocation leases and amendments for more than 100 cellular sites.
matthew.decker@stoel.com
Assisted in representation of lender in $500 million financing of new wind farm
Education
development in Southern California.
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Boston University School of Law, J.D.,
2008
Assisted in representation of wind power developer in $100 million refinancing of
multiple wind farm projects in California.
Articles Editor, Journal of Science and
Assisted in representation of solar power developer in financing of solar
Moot Court
development in California.
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Technology
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Pepperdine University, B.A., Finance,
Assisted in representation of solar power developer in the sale and assignment of
2005, magna cum laude
two existing solar power developments.
Alpha Chi Honor Society
Drafted residential, commercial and industrial leases; purchase and sale
Golden Key Honor Society
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
agreements; easement agreements; subordination agreements; and related
amendments.
Admissions
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Financing Transactions
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Assisted in representation of mezzanine lender in $28 million senior subordinated
loan transaction.
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Assisted in representation of construction materials corporation in a $3 billion
syndicated multicurrency revolving credit facility agreement.
California
Matthew J. Decker
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Assisted in representation of lender banks in various real estate-secured loan agreements.
Corporate
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Represented and counseled for-profit corporations, non-profit corporations and limited liability companies in connection with
entity formation and corporate restructuring issues.
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Represented emerging and established companies in the drafting and negotiation of vendor agreements, independent contractor
agreements, non-disclosure agreements, stock option agreements, employment agreements, license agreements and terms of
use and privacy policies.
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Counseled for-profit and non-profit business entities on day-to-day and strategic business decisions, including advice regarding
fiduciary duties, employment issues and regulatory compliance matters.
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Assisted in representation of seller in the $10 million sale of a technology and software company pursuant to a stock purchase
agreement.
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Assisted in representation of buyer in several asset purchase agreement deals involving the acquisition of franchises of an N YSElisted restaurant chain.
Agriculture
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Drafted commercial agreements for agricultural entities, including supply agreements, agricultural leases and irrigation system
purchase agreements.
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Represented numerous agricultural companies in connection with entity formation, partnership disputes and general counsel
matters
Professional Honors and Activities
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Administrative Board Secretary (2014-present), Administrative Board Treasurer (2013), Member (2012-present), Business
Section, Sacramento Bar Association
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Listed among Rising Stars (Real Estate), Northern California Super Lawyers®, 2015
Publications
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“Securities Law Update: Companies Can Raise Capital by Advertising,” California Grocer, 2014, Issue 2
Civic Activities
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President (2014-present), Vice President (2013-present), Secretary (2012-2013), Director (2011-present), Board of Directors,
River City Food Bank
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Chair (2011-2012), Co-Chair (2010-2011), Philanthropy Committee; Member (2010-2012), Leadership Committee, Metro EDGE, a
program of the Sacramento Metro Chamber
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Volunteer, Community Tax Aid Boston (2007)