Atty. Thomas J. Matsuda

Atty. Thomas J. Matsuda

Thomas J. Matsuda is a lawyer practicing real estate law, general business law, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law.

Portland Portland 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas J. Matsuda at a glance

Thomas J. Matsuda is a employment, business, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Portland, Oregon. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1980), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982), and Oregon (1988). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Hawaii (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas J. Matsuda is a lawyer practicing real estate law, general business law, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Thomas practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas J. Matsuda's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Thomas J. Matsuda is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas J. Matsuda is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Thomas J. Matsuda is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas J. Matsuda is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Thomas J. Matsuda

Where is Thomas J. Matsuda's law office located?
Thomas J. Matsuda's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas J. Matsuda handle?
Thomas J. Matsuda focuses on employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Thomas J. Matsuda practiced law?
Thomas J. Matsuda has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Thomas J. Matsuda go to law school?
Thomas J. Matsuda earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Thomas J. Matsuda for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas J. Matsuda directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas J. Matsuda received?
Thomas J. Matsuda's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Hawaii
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Oregon
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1988

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