Matthew Alan Hickey

Matthew Alan Hickey

5.0
Rating: 6.6

Licensed for 20 years

Entertainment Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Entertainment, Intellectual Property, Contracts & Agreements ... +3 more

7745 Mary Ave NW, Seattle, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 20%

Extensive contract law expertise across diverse business contexts and industries. I craft multi-party agreements, work-for-hire arrangements, and compliance documentation that protect interests while advancing business goals.

20 years

20%
Entertainment 20%

20+ years representing the music industry. Expertise in complex recording contracts, sync licensing, distribution deals, and IP rights. Negotiated high-profile agreements involving major labels, Grammy nominated artists, and media companies.

20 years

20%
Gaming 20%

Extensive experience drafting and negotiating gaming industry agreements including licensing, development, and assignment contracts. Skilled in protecting IP rights while facilitating strategic transactions for gaming companies across various develop

20 years

20%
Intellectual Property 20%

Expert in IP law across creative industries. Skilled in complex trademark licensing, copyright protection strategies, and negotiating multi-party IP agreements. Strategic advisor on ownership rights, proper exploitation, and defending valuable IP.

20 years

20%
Business 10%

Entrepreneur-turned-attorney bringing firsthand business knowledge to legal counsel. Advise on entity formation, governance, and strategic transactions. Help clients navigate corporate compliance, manage risk, and structure relationships.

20 years

10%
Wills and Living Wills 10%

Comprehensive estate planning expertise crafting personalized wills and trusts. Skilled in protecting assets, minimizing tax exposure, and ensuring seamless wealth transfer across generations while addressing each client's unique dynamics and goals.

11 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for < 1 year

State: Washington

Acquired: 2026

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No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Matthew Alan Hickey

7745 Mary Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98117

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Posted by anonymous | April 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Fantastic Entertainment Lawyer. The best there is!

Matthew helped me negotiate hundreds of contracts including an agreement with my manager, a record label contract, and numerous syncs. He was incredibly knowledgeable about how the contracts were structured and really helped me understand the finer points of the agreements. I highly recommend him.

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Experience

Rating:  6.6 (Good)

Work Experience

2019 - 2025

Head of Legal, Rock Against Trafficking

2012 - 2025

Attorney, Law Office of Matthew Hickey

2008 - 2025

General Counsel, Turntable Kitchen

Education

2005

University of San Francisco School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Dayton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

American Bar Association Annual Meeting

The New Fiduciary Duty: Be Social

Languages

English

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