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Acquired: 2002
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State: Oregon
Acquired: 1995
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1706 NW Glisan St Ste 5, Portland, OR, 97209-2229
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Posted by Dawn | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Debbie | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Nicolas | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Cari | May 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Diana | April 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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...
"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!"
"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."
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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2010
Distinguished Performance Award, Allstate Insurance Company
2002
Bronze Medal Award, Allstate Insurance Company
1999 - 2016
Counsel, Allstate Insurance Company
1996 - 1999
Major Felony Attorney, Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.
1994 - 1995
Law Clerk, Superior Court Of Pennsylvania
2016 - Present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - 2010
Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono CommitteeChairperson
2009 - 2009
Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono Committeecommittee member
2008 - 2008
Oregon State Bar, Pro Bono Committeecommittee member
Verdict in Favor of Client
1994
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2017
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English
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