Atty. Matthew Franklin Pierce

Atty. Matthew Franklin Pierce

Matthew Franklin Pierce is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, general and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Seattle Seattle 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Franklin Pierce at a glance

Matthew Franklin Pierce is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Washington (2003), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (2004), Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (2007), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington (2008). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2003) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1999). Active member of King County, Washington State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Franklin Pierce is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, construction, general and 4 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Franklin Pierce's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Franklin Pierce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew Franklin Pierce is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Franklin Pierce is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew Franklin Pierce is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Franklin Pierce is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Franklin Pierce

Where is Matthew Franklin Pierce's law office located?
Matthew Franklin Pierce's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Gordon Tilden Thomas & Cordell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Franklin Pierce handle?
Matthew Franklin Pierce focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Matthew Franklin Pierce practiced law?
Matthew Franklin Pierce has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew Franklin Pierce go to law school?
Matthew Franklin Pierce earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Matthew Franklin Pierce for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2003
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 2004
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 2008
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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