Matthew Caruso Ellis

Matthew Caruso Ellis

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 18 years

Sexual harassment Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

621 SW Morrison, Suite 1025, Portland, OR

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 15%

18 years

15%
Discrimination 10%

Representing victims of fair housing discrimination, gender discrimination, age discrimination, race discrimination, religious discrimination, employment discrimination and more. . .

18 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 4 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2022

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 18 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Matthew C. Ellis

621 SW Morrison, Suite 1025, Portland, OR, 97205

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Matthew Caruso Ellis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Anna | March 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Could not have asked for a better lawyer

Nothing says "top notch lawyer" like someone who other lawyers hire as their lawyer. I'm an experienced lawyer myself, and I selected Mr. Ellis after conducting extensive research online and making inquiries in the legal community ... I am SO glad I did. Mr. Ellis was knowledgeable, compassionate, an...d diplomatic, but also surprisingly aggressive when the situation called for it. He talked me out of accepting several tempting settlement offers and ended up negotiating a resolution on my behalf that far exceeded my expectations. Worth every penny.

Posted by Debra | September 17, 2010 | Employment & Labor

Completely Satisfied

I had an employment case where I was unjustly let go. I called Mr. Ellis' office in December and he had me come in immediately even though it was during the holidays. After reviewing my case he assured me that I was not at fault and that he believed strongly in my case. Just hearing that information... from him made me feel very comfortable. He explained to me in detail the steps that would proceed. He kept me informed of every move he made with my past employers. I was very impressed with him when we went to mediation. He and his partner Dennis had taken control of the room and left me feeling very protected when I had felt so vulnerable in the past around my past employers. He assured me again that he believed in me and knew I was telling the truth and what my past employers did to me was wrong. I did not settle my case that day, but I left feeling as though I had already won. We did resolve my case later in the year but, I felt the whole way that I was in good hands and believed Mr. Ellis had my best interest. It put me at ease knowing I had a confident, knowledgeable, trustworthy attorney with me through the process. I will use Mr. Ellis' services again if I ever need to in the future and I do recommend him to my friends and family.

Posted by Sarah | September 14, 2010 | Litigation

An attorney who is worth your time and his skills equals a case won!

Mr. Ellis out performed my expectations as my lawyer. He was not only courteous and respectful of the sensitive information regarding my case; he outshined in his ability to be a determined individual to fight for his client and not stand back while the other ‘side’ took ground. Mr. Ellis holds to co...nfidentiality regardless of the case matter he did not once make his client, myself, feel like my case was unwarranted, or a waste of his or the firms time. During my meetings with Mr. Ellis, he sought to give specific attention to his client and the detail of the case in which he refused to squander based upon the evidence given to him. His performance was equally matched in his effective writings and skillful interviewing techniques during depositions. Mr. Ellis holds the belief that when you are his client, you will be well informed; held true Mr. Ellis never left me out of the loop of important information. I consistently received calls, emails and letters without fail informing me of our case, its progress and potential outcome. During my case I was never given false hope regarding the potential outcome of the case, Mr. Ellis, was straight forward with the details so that he did not miss lead his client in any manner. Mr. Ellis fought for my rights, harder than expected. His determination and skillful tactics during depositions with his smooth ‘interviewing’ techniques and demeanor caused the other side to ‘crack’ and spill information that they sought to keep hidden. Mr. Ellis is an attorney who I would again use without conviction, if the need ever arose.

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Matthew Caruso Ellis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shawn ONeil

Wrongful termination lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an extremely dedicated, professional, and intelligent attorney who advocates hard for his clients. I have been the opposing lawyer on cases with Matt and have found him to be always prepared, and a tenacious advocate for his clients."

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Jose Klein

Wrongful termination lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt has a well-deserved reputation as one of the finest employment attorneys in Oregon. I have heard it said from more than one defense attorney that when they have a case against Matt, it seems like that case is his only case. If you are looking for someone to represent you in a wrongful termination matter, Matt is an excellent choice."

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Kate Stebbins

Litigation lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is both an approachable and savvy counselor as well as a tenacious and fearless advocate for his clients."

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Michael Owens

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an intelligent, insightful, and generous professional. In addition to the excellent service he provides his clients, he contributes his time and energy to improving the overall state of the legal community and our system of justice. Both his colleagues and his clients are lucky to have his guidance."

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Shawn ONeil

Employment and labor lawyer

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Kate Stebbins

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyer

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Matthew C. Ellis

2007 - 2013

Attorney, Kell Alterman & Runstein, LLP

2001 - 2004

Content Manager / Consultant, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals

1999 - 2000

Music Writer, Gigmania.com

Associations

2008 - Present

Owen M. Panner American Inn of Court

2007 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

2014 - 2017

Multnomah Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

Member

2012 - 2017

Oregon State Bar, Civil Rights Section

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Hunt v. City of Portland

Britton v. City of Canby

Kroninger v. Federal Express

Foxwell v. Lowe's

Willamette Crest Gaming v. Play N Trade

Aldridge v. Dry Cleaning-To-Your Door

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Education

2007

Lewis & Clark Northwestern Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Emerson College

BFA

Speaking Engagements

2015

OTLA Employment Section

Theater Tricks for Trial Lawyers

2015

MBA Professionalism Section

Professionalism for Newer Lawyers-Speaker

2014

Professionalism for Newer Lawyers

Professionalism for Newer Lawyers- Panel Moderator

2014

Oregon State Bar, Civil Rights Section - Brown Bag Lunch

Fair Housing Act Overview

2014

Fair Housing Counsel of Oregon

Fair Housing Act Design and Construction

2013

Understanding Community Mental Health: Perspective from Courts, Advocates and Providers

Mental Health

2013

Oregon Trial Lawyer Association, Employment Committee

Everything you've always wanted to know about First Amendment Rights for Public Employees but were Afraid to Ask.

2013

Fair Housing Council of Oregon Attorney Lunch

Fair Housing Design and Construction Overview

Languages

English

Activity

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