Matt has led the majority of his cases to settlement before they reach trial, but in those instances where trial has become necessary, Matt has achieved favorable jury verdicts for his clients in some of the region’s largest and most complex valuation disputes. Matt is a frequent speaker on legal issues involving eminent domain law and has served as author and editor for several state and national legal treaties on the topic. He is a past president of the Puget Sound Chapter of the International Right of Way Association and has served the larger association as chair of its International Ethics Committee. Matt has been selected every year since 2013 for inclusion to the Washington Super Lawyers list.
In addition to his significant experience in condemnation law, Matt’s experience includes representing and counseling clients in all aspects of real property litigation, commercial litigation and commercial landlordtenant law—including lease negotiations, disputes and unlawful detainer actions.
