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Matt has devoted his career to representing employees who have been treated unfairly by corporations and the government. In 2003, fresh out of law school, Matt successfully tried his first case against the government. Since that time, he has established a winning record of obtaining large verdicts and settlements for his clients in employment matters. That success comes from an understanding that his cases are not about him, but about his clients' stories and righting the wrongs that have been done to them.
Matt has been recognized by his peers with the distinction of Super Lawyer for several years. He has also obtained a rating of 10 out of 10 by the peer and client-reviewed organization AVVO. In 2016, he was invited to join the National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers. Matt's writings have been published on a wide variety of topics and he has been a contributing editor for one of the American Bar Association's authoritative treatises on employment law for many years.
On a more personal level, Matt believes deeply in the service he provides to his clients. From a very young age, he learned the importance of protecting our civil rights. In the 1960s, his father answered the call to all clergy in the United States to come to the South to stand for civil rights. His childhood was filled with stories of courageous individuals, including his father, who stood for justice and equality even at the risk of physical harm to themselves. Continuing this family tradition, Matt is a fearless and unrelenting courtroom advocate against any corporate or government bully who seeks to diminish our proud history of equal justice under the law.
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200 West Mercer Street, Suite 506, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Posted by Piper | September 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
We cannot recommend Amy and Matt highly enough. From start to finish, they navigated and took on the immense pressure and stress from our case with ease. We felt supported in even our most vulnerable moments. Most importantly, they made us feel justified in our cause. You definitely want this duo in ...
Posted by anonymous | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I hired Matt for an employment matter. At the initial consultation he laid out a realistic timeline and made sure I understood what to expect. He kept me updated throughout the case and did his best to make everything as easy as possible. I’m the end the matter was resolved much quicker than I exp...
Posted by Emily | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I recently had the privilege of working with attorneys Matt O’Laughlin and Amy Maloney on a legal matter that was of great importance to me, and I must say that the experience was nothing short of exceptional. From the very beginning Matt and Amy demonstrated a deep understanding of the intricacies o...
Posted by Royer | September 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
I highly recommend Matt! He went above and beyond. He was extremely knowledgeable and guided me throughout the entire process. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome of my complex case. I literally called 8-10 law firms in the Seattle area, and they all refused to take on my case, except for Matt...
Posted by anonymous | June 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
If I could rate more stars, I most definitely would. By far the two most amazing people and attorneys that I have had the pleasure of meeting. Extremely knowledgeable, friendly and make you feel comfortable. They were beside me the whole way and had my back. Truly cannot thank them enough. Matt and A...
"I unequivocally endorse and recommend attorney Matt O’Laughlin. He is a top-notch advocate with an outstanding grasp of the legal system, and he treats his clients with the utmost respect and fights hard for their rights."
"I highly endorse Mr. O'Laughlin. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help."
"Matt is a phenomenal attorney. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on several matters and can say that he is both an effective litigator and a tenacious trial attorney. But unlike many great trial attorneys, he is also a skilled appellate lawyer. If he takes a case, it is because he truly believes in his client’s cause. The combination of that passion with his astounding intellect are what make him a truly exceptional advocate. I highly recommend Matt for any action aimed at correcting corporate injustice."
"I strongly endorse Matthew. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication."
"Top notch attorney, who provides excellent legal service and successful representation. I happily endorse this lawyer."
"Matthew James O'Laughlin is an experienced attorney whose participation and comments in Avvo show his commitment to serving clients very well. He is an excellent attorney that I recommend wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. O'Laughlin consistently provides those seeking help on Avvo with sound, practical legal advise."
"I endorse this lawyer.Mathew James O'Laughlin has an impressive resume including very successful litigation experience. He is an extraordinary lawyer and I gladly recommend him."
"Mr. O'Laughlin is an extraordinary attorney who I highly recommend. HIs knowledge of employment and labor law is unparalleled. He consistently provides superb advice to people on Avvo and we fellow attorneys learn daily from his contributions. As a former judge and magistrate, I am picky with who I recommend and I can say that I would recommend Mr. O'Laughlin to family, friends, and anyone needing an excellent and compassionate attorney."
"I always enjoy reading Mr. O'Laughlin's sage advice on AVVO. He is a top notch attorney with an impeccable reputation. I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. O'Laughlin."
"Matt O'Laughlin is a skilled and committed advocate from the first meeting with the client all the way through the jury trial and the appeal, if necessary. He is never satisfied with success, and always rolls up his sleeves to go the extra mile on behalf of his clients. I strongly endorse him."
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2016
Top 100 Lawyers, National Adocates
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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James Madison Award, UMKC Law School
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
Therapist-Client Dual Relationship Bans
2017
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2015
2014
English
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Suing on behalf of LLC in misclassified independent contractor lawsuit
03 Jan 2014
I was classified as Exempt and paid a salary at my last employer. In research, I think I was misclassified and owed OT. Help?
03 Jan 2014
Hourly job at Taco Bell. They change the time sheet to delete overtime hours work, so they don't have to pay us. Who to contact?
28 Dec 2013