Atty. Matthew Whitman

Atty. Matthew Whitman

Mr. Matthew Whitman is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts litigation, appellate practice, elder financial abuse and disputes and 3 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Whitman at a glance

Matthew Whitman is a Shareholder based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Cartwright Whitman Baer PC. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Oregon State Bar (1998), United States District Court for the District of Oregon (1998), and United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2003). Educated at University of Oregon (B.A., 1995) and Lewis and Clark College J.D. 1998 Robert E. Jones Award for Trial Advocacy (—). Active member of Multnomah Bar Association Oregon State Bar Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Whitman is a lawyer practicing estates and trusts litigation, appellate practice, elder financial abuse and disputes and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Cartwright Whitman Baer PC in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Whitman's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Matthew Whitman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Oregon →

Trusts

Matthew Whitman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Oregon →

Probate

Matthew Whitman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oregon →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Matthew Whitman is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Oregon →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Matthew Whitman is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Whitman

Where is Matthew Whitman's law office located?
Matthew Whitman's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Cartwright Whitman Baer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Whitman handle?
Matthew Whitman focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Matthew Whitman practiced law?
Matthew Whitman has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Whitman go to law school?
Matthew Whitman earned their education at (B.A., 1995); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Whitman for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
University of Oregon
- 1995
Lewis and Clark College J.D. 1998 Robert E. Jones Award for Trial Advocacy
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Oregon State Bar
Admitted: 1998
United States District Court for the District of Oregon
Admitted: 1998
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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