Atty. Matthew J Bean

Atty. Matthew J Bean

Matthew J Bean is a lawyer practicing employment, personal injury, discrimination and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Seattle Seattle 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J Bean at a glance

Matthew J Bean is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Bean Porter Hawkins PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1993) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew J Bean is a lawyer practicing employment, personal injury, discrimination and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at Bean Porter Hawkins PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J Bean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew J Bean 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 J Bean is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew J Bean is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Matthew J Bean is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 J Bean

Where is Matthew J Bean's law office located?
Matthew J Bean's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Bean Porter Hawkins PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J Bean handle?
Matthew J Bean focuses on personal injury, employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Matthew J Bean practiced law?
Matthew J Bean has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew J Bean go to law school?
Matthew J Bean earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Matthew J Bean for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1993
B.A.
University of Puget Sound
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1993

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