Matthew W Anderson

Matthew W Anderson

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Foreclosure, Real Estate, Litigation

506 Second Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-425 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 15 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2010

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Location

Law Offices of Matthew W. Anderson, PLLC

506 Second Avenue, Suite 1400, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Matthew W Anderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

173 Client Reviews

Showing 26 - 30 of 36 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Andy | October 24, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Champion of My Financial Life

I found Matthew through the same firm as my successful loan modification. He was cordial & easy to work with & we were very soon up to speed with really great strategies that helped me relieve debt and keep my home at a fantastically low cost. I had never done a bankruptcy. He replaced my anxiety wi...th a relaxed confidence. I was amazed at the low cost of the process compared with amount of debt relieved. Matthew is a great person & now a friend. A friend who happens to be a Financial Champion.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2014 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Protected by Chapter 11 Bankruptcy & Forever Grateful

Words cannot express how appreciative we are to Mr. Matthew W. Anderson & his team. From start to finish of our Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, we were treated with much needed humor & care in this stressful event of our lives. He is very knowledgeable & was able to explain all the legal jargons to som...ething we can easily interpret allowing us to make good decisions. He guided us throughout the process, which resulted in a successful outcome that preserved all our real estate assets. He showed us that Chapter 11 bankruptcies were not just for large corporations, but individuals like us with higher-income can greatly benefit from it. Because most of our real estate properties were upside-down, Mr. Anderson was able to negotiate with lenders to cram-down our 1st lien mortgages & waived all the junior liens, which led to our goal of having cash-flow investments. We are more than happy to refer our friends and families to the Law Offices of Matthew W. Anderson. Thank you Mr. Anderson… we are forever grateful.

Posted by Norma Zacapu | September 25, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Trustworthy and Excellent Bi-lingual staff ...! Great Bankruptcy Attorney

Matthew helped us recently with our bankruptcy case. He is very supportive and informative and gives you all of the facts (pros and cons) to better your decision. Also, he's got patience and is easy to reach through his bi-lingual paralegal. He was with us right from the beginning. We never felt... like we were by ourselves, as he was always in contact and updating us regarding our case. Thank you so much to both Matthew and the excellent staff at the Law Offices of Matthew W. Anderson!

Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2014 | Mediation

Pre-Mediation Meeting with Mr. Anderson

Last week I went through a Pre-Mediation Meeting with Mr. Anderson and the Mortgage Company as well as their local appointed lawyer. I have been through one of these meetings before with a different lawyer and it was disastrous. So, needless to say my anxiety level was through the roof… Mr. Anders...on met with me a few minutes before, explained what to expect, and said let him speak for me. So, I was cool….. They did ask me one or two questions directly. I answered truthfully and distinctly to the best of my knowledge and all was well. On the way home I was relieved that the Mortgage Company was willing to work with me and I also thought that I am very lucky guy to finally have a Lawyer, Mr. Matthew Anderson , who is representing me, with my best interests in mind! I highly recommend The Law Offices of Matthew W. Anderson, and his wonderful staff.

Posted by Ron | August 12, 2014 | Debt Settlement

Mr. Matthew Anderson, When Nothing But Results Will Do!

Mr. Anderson has my back says it all. Have you had the rug pulled out from under you and you experienced that helpless feeling in a sea of legal jargon and not sure where to turn? Mr. Anderson and his team will remove the clouds and instill a feeling of serenity and trust. I have been fighting with ...a major bank for over 4 yrs who refuse to work with me after my divorce and tried to lock me into an unsustainable modified second mtg. I tried to find legal counsel who could direct and explain the A,B,Cs of what I was into and what I needed to do to remedy the situation. It was then a paralegal from another firm (believe it or not) suggested Mr. Anderson with his aggressive persona, would be a good fit for my problem. The bank never had a chance! Thank you Mr. Anderson and team!

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Matthew W Anderson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arturo Menendez

Unknown lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a former suite mate of Matt's, I can attest to his staying late at the office to work on his clients' matters. He is intelligent, and patient, and really just a great guy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Raphaeli

Real estate lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is an advocate for his client and a professional colleague toward his opposing counsel. We recently worked together on a case and were able to resolve a conflict with minimal client's time or money and successfully completed the case with both sides achieving their goal. I would be pleased to work with Matt again in the future."

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John McIntosh

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Matthew as a colleague and fellow lawyer. Matthew is a true professional advocating for his clients."

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Todd Williams

Foreclosure lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is very knowledgeable about foreclosure laws and easy to work with!"

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Brent Bohan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly recommend Mr. Anderson to any perspective client considering bankruptcy. He is highly skilled in his field of law and well respected by other attorneys in the community. He has high moral character and relates well to his clients. He is an excellent choice in counsel."

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Noah Jaffe

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an extremely skilled and capable attorney, but more than that, he is genuine, attentive, warm, and possesses the highest moral character--in short, exactly the sort of person I would want to represent me."

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Bennett Taylor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had Matthew as opposing counsel. He is thoughtful, attentive and a pleasure to work with. I endorse this lawyer."

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Marissa Olsson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I went to law school with Matt and always knew him to be very bright and thoughtful in his approach. I recently had the opportunity to consult with him on an issue that came up in one of my cases outside of my practice area. Matt proved to be extremely knowlegable and helpful. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jacob DeGraaff

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Anderson is an outstanding advocate for his bankruptcy clients. He is able to acheive astounding results through negotiation with creditors and the trustee. His knowledge and experience are considerbly above his peers of the same bar exam year. I look forward to working with Mr. Anderson for years to come."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2017

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2016

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2014

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Matthew W. Anderson, PLLC

2010 - Present

Volunteer Attorney, King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinc

2010 - 2013

Senior Attorney, John Long Law PLLC

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, WSBA Office of Disciplinary Counsel

2009 - 2010

Public Defender, Tulalip Tribal Court

Associations

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association - Real Property, Probate, and Trust Section

Member

2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Solo & Small Practice Section

Member

2012 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Dispute Resolution Section

Member

2011 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Member

2010 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Creditor-Debtor Section

Member

2008 - Present

Washington Lawyers for the Arts

Member

2007 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2012 - 2013

King County Bar Association, CLE Committee

Chair

2011 - 2014

King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Trustee

2008 - 2010

American Bar Association, Law Student Division

Board Member

2008 - 2010

King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

Education

2010

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Pomona College (Claremont)

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Languages

Spanish

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