Atty. Matthew J Smith

Atty. Matthew J Smith

Matthew J Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, government negligence and 15 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Seattle Seattle 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew J Smith at a glance

Matthew J Smith is a Managing Partner & Trial Attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Smith McBroom, PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in Washington United States District Court for the Western District of Washington (2003). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew J Smith is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, government negligence and 15 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Smith McBroom, PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew J Smith's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Probate

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Wrongful Death

Matthew J Smith is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

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 Smith 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 Smith is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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 Smith

Where is Matthew J Smith's law office located?
Matthew J Smith's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Smith McBroom, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew J Smith handle?
Matthew J Smith focuses on contracts, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Matthew J Smith practiced law?
Matthew J Smith has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew J Smith go to law school?
Matthew J Smith earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew J Smith for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Washington School of Law
- 2002
B.A.
University of Puget Sound
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Washington United States District Court for the Western District of Washington
Admitted: 2003

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