Atty. Matthew S. Sweeting
Matthew S. Sweeting is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, maritime.
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Matthew S. Sweeting is a personal injury, workers comp, and maritime attorney based in Tacoma, Washington. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Washington (1987). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1986) and Washington State University (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Tacoma, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew S. Sweeting is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, maritime
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from Washington State University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Matthew practices in Tacoma, WA
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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 S. Sweeting is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Matthew S. Sweeting is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Washington →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Matthew S. Sweeting is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Tacoma 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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