Matt Erdman has represented and advised hundreds of local taxpayers in matters with the IRS and Oregon Department of Revenue. He built a reputation of public service and success directing two non-profit Low Income Taxpayer Clinics before entering private practice.
Matt is a member of the Oregon State Bar Taxation Section’s Executive Committee and the Practice and Procedure Lead of the Laws Committee. He presents Continuing Legal Education lectures about tax law to other attorneys and is often called by other attorneys for his expertise in this area. As a supervising attorney and clinic director, he trained many law students and lawyers in tax law and procedure. He takes pride in breaking down these intimidating topics to deliver understanding, comfort, and the best results.
An avid skier, cyclist, and climber, Matt fell in love with our beautiful outdoors during a summer clerkship after his first year of law school. When it came time to go home, he decided to transfer here and has never looked back. He’s active in the community, a volunteer ski patroller, and court-connected mediator. With a prior career in the wine industry and related interests in dining and cooking, he also has a special appreciation for the amazing local offerings.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 2011 | 02/10/2021 |
Legal answers | 31 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Fall Meeting LITC Scholarship | ABA Taxation Section | 2015 |
Fall Meeting LITC Scholarship | ABA Taxation Section | 2014 |
Fall Meeting LITC Scholarship | ABA Taxation Section | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | Erdman Law LLC | 2016 - Present |
Supervising Attorney, Statewide Tax Project | Legal Aid Services of Oregon | 2013 - 2016 |
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Director | Catholic Charities of Oregon | 2011 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Oregon State Bar, Taxation Section | Executive Committee Member | 2015 - Present |
American Bar Association, Taxation Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Multnomah Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Erdman Tax Law blog | Offer In Compromise Compliance Requirements | 2017 |
Erdman Tax Law blog | IRS Offer In Compromise Overview | 2017 |
ABA Section of Taxation Pro Bono and Tax Clinics Committee Newsletter | 2015 Joint Fall CLE Recap | 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Lewis and Clark College | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
Georgia Institute of Technology | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2002 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Monthly Luncheon Seminar | Oregon Legislative Update | 2019 |
Brown Bag Lunch Series | Tax Issues in Employment Cases | 2016 |
Tax Policy Seminar | Tax Policy Affecting Low Income Taxpayers | 2015 |
Latino Collaborative Webinar | Affordable Care Act FAQ | 2015 |
Elder Law Discussion Group | Common Tax Issues for Low Income Seniors | 2015 |
Tax Policy Seminar | Tax Policy Affecting Low Income Taxpayers | 2014 |
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Employment Law Taskforce | Tax Issues in Employment Cases | 2014 |
Think Out Loud | Tax Literacy for Immigrants | 2013 |
Resolving Tax Issues for Low-Income Clients | The Intersection of Tax and Immigration Law” | 2013 |
LITC Grantee Conference | Building Working Relationships | 2013 |
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Kent Anderson, Tax Attorney on Feb 29, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Matt is a smart, energetic and creative lawyer with a kind heart. He is a zealous advocate and really knows how to fix tax problems for taxpayers who have gone astray.
Oliver O'Brien, Tax Attorney on Jun 24, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
When it comes to tax law, Mr. Erdman is an authority amongst lawyers in the Portland area. I strongly recommend Mr. Erdman to anyone needing tax advice.