For over 30 years, Matt Menzer has been a trusted advocate for individuals and families facing medical malpractice, serious personal injury, and wrongful death cases. As the founder of Menzer Law, he has built a firm known for strategic legal advocacy, individual attention, and a results-driven approach to achieving the best possible outcomes.
A graduate of Brown University and UC Berkeley School of Law, Matt honed his expertise through two federal judicial clerkships before launching a distinguished career in complex litigation. He is experienced in all phases of the legal process, from case investigation and discovery to settlement negotiations and trial. He is also one of a handful of attorneys in the U.S. authorized to represent vaccine injury victims in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims.
Since founding Menzer Law in 2002, Matt has remained committed to quality over quantity, deliberately limiting his caseload to provide focused, strategic representation. Attorneys JohnDavid Toren and Brady Douglas, both multi-year Super Lawyers Rising Stars, work alongside him, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for excellence in medical malpractice and personal injury law.
Matt’s legal achievements include an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a 10.0 Superb Rating on Avvo, and recognition as one of Seattle’s Best Wrongful Death Lawyers by Forbes Advisor. He has been selected for The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and is one of only a few attorneys nationwide recognized as a Super Lawyer in both Washington and Hawaii. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named a Top Lawyer by Seattle Metropolitan Magazine.
Matt primarily practices in Washington, handling select cases in Hawaii. Licensed in Washington, Hawaii, and California, he remains dedicated to fighting for justice and securing financial recovery for those impacted by negligence.
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38 years
38 years
38 years
33%-40%
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
State: California
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
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2800 1st Avenue, Suite 328, Seattle, WA, 98121
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Posted by John | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney
I worked with Matt Menzer on my medical malpractice case. Matt demonstrated a deep level of expertise in this area. He went above and beyond to help me. He always explained everything he was doing along the way. I appreciate Matt's thoughtful and thorough approach. Thanks!
Posted by Angela | February 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
From the moment Attorney Menzer took my case — auto accident, medical and other costs pursued by the other driver — I felt that I was in good hands. He was professional and pleasant, knowledgeable so that I knew from the start what the likely outcome would be as well as the appropriate paths that wo...
Posted by Ann | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We had a complicated case concerning a nursing home, so we went to several lawyers concerning this case. We were not impressed by any of them. Not until we met Matt Menzer that we knew instantly that he was the cream of the crop. He was by far the best!! Matt was extraordinarily intelligent, extreme...
Posted by Tina | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Matt and his team are outstanding! When dealing with our case you could truly tell he cared and showed true compassion. Matt did everything he could to help us and go above and beyond. He had faith in our case and was extremely knowledgeable on what he was doing. I will recommend him to everyone I kn...
Posted by Schquay | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I came to Matthew and JohnDavid after recently firing a PI attorney who neglected me after 8 months. I knew the new lawyer that I worked with needed to provided me with knowledge and experience (20 plus years)about PI as well as someone who could be friendly and understanding. Someone who would retur...
"Matt works tirelessly on behalf of his clients. He is experienced, compassionate, and professional when it comes to representing his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer as we worked together on a complicated personal injury matter. Matt deftly handled the claim. It was not an easy case and with his help his client achieved an exemplary result."
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2025
10/10 Superb Ranking, Avvo
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Best Lawyer, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Seattle's Best Medical Malpractice Lawyer, Three Best Rated
2025
Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Seattle, Expertise
2025
Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo
2025
Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2025
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2025
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2025
AV Preeminent® - The highest peer rating standard, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Super Lawyer Honoree, Washington Super Lawyer
2024
Super Lawyer Honoree, Hawaii Super Lawyer
2024
Forbes Advisor, Seattle's Best Wrongful Death Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2006
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2004
AV Preeminent® - The highest peer rating standard, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2002 - Present
Owner, Menzer Law Firm, PLLC
1995 - 2002
Partner, McNaul Ebel Nawrot Helgren, PLLC
1992 - 1995
Associate, Culp, Guterson & Grader
1990 - 1992
Associate, Lowenthal, August & Graham (Hawaii)
1989 - 1990
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court, Honolulu, Hawaii, Honorable Alan C. Kay
1987 - 1988
Judicial Law Clerk, United States Judge Magistrate, Southern District of New York, Honorable Nina Gershon
2005 - Present
Maui County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
1992 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1995 - 2020
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
1987
J.D.
1981
A.B.
2013
Subrogation Claims in Automobile Cases
2012
Civil Procedure Update
2006
Guardianship Litigation
2005
Maximizing the Recovery - Damages Issues in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
2003
Maximizing the Recovery - Damages Issues in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
2002
Maximizing the Recovery
1997
Essential Motion Practice for Criminal Defense Lawyer
1993
Exclusive and Concurrent Jurisdiction
2022
2019
2019
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