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Biography
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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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Kansas for 15 years
State: Kansas
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 23 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Maloney O'Laughlin, LLC
200 West Mercer Street, Suite 506, Seattle, WA, 98119
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Matthew James O'Laughlin's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Discrimination
Posted by Kathy | May 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Matt Is The Man
When I first hired Matt’s wife Amy as my Attorney in discrimination case from my employer. I didn’t know I was getting two Top notch attorneys working on my case. I did not meet Matt until we were preparing for trail. However Matt had be working on my case in the background. Boy did it show when we ...
Posted by anonymous | November 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
The only attorney I would ever work with for employment law
Matt O'Laughlin will treat you and your concerns with upmost respect. I contacted other employment attorneys who recommended Matt. He possesses a combination of outstanding analytical skills and uncommon common sense. He is reasonable and genuinely cares if your rights have been violated and he de...
Matthew James O'Laughlin's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"Mr. O'Laughlin is a very knowledgeable and experienced attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
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"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."
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"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."
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"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."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"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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Experience
Honors
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, National Adocates
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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James Madison Award, UMKC Law School
Associations
National Employment Lawyers Association
National Employment Lawyers Association (Kansas City chapter)
Education
2002
University of Missouri
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Missouri
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2006
Counseling Ethics
Therapist-Client Dual Relationship Bans
Publications
2017
ABA/ BNA publications
WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, A STATE-BY-STATE SURVEY, ABA SECTION OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW, 2017 Supplement (Contributing Editor)
2016
ABA/ BNA publications
WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, A STATE-BY-STATE SURVEY, ABA SECTION OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW (Contributing Editor)
2015
ABA/ BNA publications
WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, A STATE-BY-STATE SURVEY, ABA SECTION OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW, 2015 Supplement (Contributing Editor)
2014
ABA/ BNA publications
WAGE AND HOUR LAWS, A STATE-BY-STATE SURVEY, ABA SECTION OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW, 2014 Supplement (Contributing Editor)
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Suing on behalf of LLC in misclassified independent contractor lawsuit
03 Jan 2014
Q&A
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
Q&A
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