Matthew J Rizzo

Matthew J Rizzo

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 31 years

Car accident Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Litigation, Wrongful Death

1706 NW Glisan St Ste 5, Portland, OR

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Contingency

30%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 23 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 31 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew J Rizzo

1706 NW Glisan St Ste 5, Portland, OR, 97209-2229

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Matthew J Rizzo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dawn | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

property damage and personal injury

We never hired a lawyer before, so deciding to work with a lawyer was an intimidating process. I strongly recommend him -- do not hesitate to reach out to him for his expertise and choose him for your lawyer. We are so glad to have chosen him as our advocate. Matthew listened to our case carefully..., and made us feel comfortable to address any questions and concerns. He provided the help we needed and got us the result we wanted. Matthew helped us with the property damage and bodily injury claims - he worked so efficiently that he reached a settlement, which I expected to take a few months to complete, only in a couple of weeks. Matthew is thoughtful and amazing!

Posted by Debbie | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal Injury claim

I retained Matt for a slip & fall injury because the insurance company was not working with me. After Matt took my claim over I did not have to do anything. Matt did all the calling, negotiating, and because of his due diligence I received a larger settlement than I thought I was gonna receive. He wa...s always there to answer my questions no matter how many times I called or email him. He was quick to send me an answer and if he didn't have one he found the answer ASAP. If I need an attorney in the future I will call Matt always. I would also refer him to anyone who asks me about an attorney. Thank you Matt for helping me settle my claim so quick.

Posted by Nicolas | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sharp, Tactful and Tenacious

I retained Matt Rizzo twice for two auto accident claims. Matt's communication and service to his clients are second-to-none. He always kept me informed about my case. We met a few times before going into depositions and I really felt like he cared about me, my injuries and fighting for my compensati...on. He always had a plan. Because of Matt, I received a way larger settlement than I could've even imagined. The insurance company low-balled me and they're the ones who are supposed to care about you! This is why you need a car accident and personal injury lawyer when you've been injured. The insurance adjusters are not your friend! They're trained to settle quickly and for as little as possible. What really impressed me about Matt is that he's so fierce and aggressive, but so cool, calm, and collected at the same time. I should also mention that outside of the office or court, he's a very down-to-earth guy and charismatic. Matt, thank you for representing me and for your help. If I'm ever in need of your skills again in the future, you're my guy for life! You're the man!

Posted by Cari | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Grateful client

Matthew was brought onto my case by another lawyer. He did such a good job of assessing my case & getting everything organized & moving along. He explained what was going on & what to expect so I could easily understand everything. Matt stayed on top of my case & stayed in contact with me. I was very... pleased with all of his time & effort he put into my case. We ended up settling for more than I thought we would get! I'll definitely call him if I ever end up in another accident (but hopefully not)!

Posted by Diana | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Efficient and Personable

I appreciate Matthew's timeliness, efficiency and personable personality. Matthew addressed the issues at hand, advised me on the best path to move forward and discussed details as the case went on. Responsive to emails and phone calls. Updated me when he produced or received documents. He understood... his work and how insurance companies worked. The entire process seemed effortless (for my case anyways). Appreciated the outcome and how quickly it went.

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Matthew J Rizzo's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Rounds

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is a solid guy who knows how that you can be an excellent advocate without a lot of posturing. I recently presided over an arbitration where he did a great job for his client. Happy to recommend him!"

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Jina Clark

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has worked as my opposing counsel on multiple occasions and has always been professional while working zealously for his clients, which I appreciate."

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Jose Cienfuegos

Car accident lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a caring, intelligent, and super knowledgeable lawyer. He has trial experience and has worked on both sides! What a great combo with a guy who is as nice and smart as he is!! A go to guy!"

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Eric Waxler

Litigation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've worked with Matt on multiple cases over the years. He is always prepared to zealously represent his clients. I would have no hesitation hiring Matt myself should the need arise. Highly recommended!"

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Gary Johnson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a well respected personal injury attorney with ample jury trial experience because he worked in-house for a large insurance company. That type of experience is rare in personal injury lawyers and invaluable to his clients. I recommend him."

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Thomas Patton

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Matt since law school. We have represented opposing parties in law suits more than a few times. Matt is always a formidable opponent- well prepared, confident, competent, and well respected by judges."

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Matthew Kaplan

Car accident lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked against Matt for over 10 years. He is smart, hard working and gets the job done. Matt works quickly, effectively, and gets excellent results. I have personally referred Matt clients because I have no doubt that Matt is an excellent advocate for his clients."

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Martin Rall

Litigation lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is personable and a knowledgeable, well prepared trial lawyer who would be a formidable advocate for his clients. I have worked with him on multiple cases and would strongly recommend him to others."

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Michael Colbach

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have gone up against Matt for over 20 years. He always does a great job and is an excellent trial lawyer. I have referred many clients to Matt and have only heard good things about him."

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Timothy Heinson

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a fantastic lawyer. I have known him for many years as a fellow attorney and have had the opportunity to observe his work in personal injury cases. He has the skill to take a case to trial when a reasonable settlement cannot be reached. He is diligent, smart, and experienced, qualities that make me very comfortable referring clients to him."

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Christopher Piekarski

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked with Matt Rizzo for 10 years, supervising him for 3 of those. I know Matt to be an earnest and caring person with a good eye for detail and a thorough knowledge of the law. He looks for the right result, whether that is through settlement or trial, and is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is such a pleasant and delightful person and I can't say enough good things about him."

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Christopher Rounds

Personal injury lawyer

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James Dwyer

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard Rizk

Personal injury lawyer

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Jina Clark

Car accident lawyer

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Jose Cienfuegos

Personal injury lawyer

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Ronald Elzinga

Personal injury lawyer

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Gary Johnson

Personal injury lawyer

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John Bachofner

Insurance lawyer

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Jay Chock

Litigation lawyer

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Thomas Patton

Personal injury lawyer

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Scott Edwards

Personal injury lawyer

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Matthew Kaplan

Car accident lawyer

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Eric Waxler

Litigation lawyer

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John Barhoum

Insurance lawyer

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Martin Rall

Personal injury lawyer

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Timothy Heinson

Insurance lawyer

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Christopher Piekarski

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2010

Distinguished Performance Award, Allstate Insurance Company

2002

Bronze Medal Award, Allstate Insurance Company

Work Experience

1999 - 2016

Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company

1996 - 1999

Major Felony Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.

1994 - 1995

Law Clerk, Superior Court Of Pennsylvania

Associations

2016 - Present

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - 2010

Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono Committee

Chairperson

2009 - 2009

Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono Committee

committee member

2008 - 2008

Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono Committee

committee member

Sample of Legal Cases

Phuong Ngo v Abate Atomssa and Hoang Nguyen

Verdict in Favor of Client

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Education

1994

Saint Louis University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Publications

1994

St. Louis University Public Law Review The Endangered Species Act and Federal Agency Inaction

Languages

English

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