Matthew N. Menzer

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Matthew N. Menzer

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 37 years

Medical malpractice Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death

2800 1st Avenue, Suite 328, Seattle, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice 60%

38 years

60%
Personal Injury 20%

38 years

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

38 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2018
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 33 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 35 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1990

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Menzer Law Firm

2800 1st Avenue, Suite 328, Seattle, WA, 98121

menzerlawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Matthew N. Menzer's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (20)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by John | July 7, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent support with my medical malpractice case

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

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An All Around Great Experience

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...uld be taken to reach that outcome. He did not need to spend a lot of time on my case because he knew what he was doing and was, therefore, extremely effective (successfully encouraging my insurance company to agree to settle for my maximum insured amount — the company was threatening to push for much less, possibly landing the case in court). He is honest, direct, courteous, efficient, and reliable. I couldn’t have asked for better legal representation.

Posted by Ann | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BEST of the best

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...ly knowledgeable, and also very likable. He was a good listener, communicator, and he explained things in a way that we could grasp and understand. He and his team always treated us with the utmost respect when we asked our many questions and talked with them on the phone. Matt was able to absorb and comprehend large amounts of information that we gave him concerning the nursing home issues. He was able to summarize all this information into something manageable that we could understand. His compassion, empathy, and thoughtfulness was so appreciated. We liked the way Matt gave us options and the best approach to take in order to achieve the best outcome. We were more than happy with the amount awarded. Thank you Matt Menzer for delivering a professional and positive experience. You are truly the BEST of the best!! I would highly recommend you in a second!!’ Ann and family

Posted by Tina | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!

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...ow whoever needs a top notch lawyer.

Posted by Schquay | May 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best in Seattle

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...n my calls, and someone willing to fight for my injuries and my future. Dealing with and injury and everything that comes with it, its not easy( from your home life to your work life). Your lawyer needs to be friendly, diligent, willing to listen and will take charge. JohnDavid and Matthew exceed my expectation and beyond. Not only did I have the best PI lawyers in Seattle, they also made me feel like family and got my case taken care of. Kudos to them, and if your looking for a lawyer know that you hit the jackpot with JohnDavid and Matthew.

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Chong Ye

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Edward Harper

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2005 - Present

Maui County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

1992 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1995 - 2020

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

Education

1987

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

J.D.

1981

Brown University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2013

Subrogation Challenges

Subrogation Claims in Automobile Cases

2012

Tort Law: A Year of Significant Change

Civil Procedure Update

2006

Litigation Of Estates, Trusts And Guardianships in Washington

Guardianship Litigation

2005

Successful Handling Of Wrongful Death Cases in Washington

Maximizing the Recovery - Damages Issues in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions

2003

Successful Handling Of Wrongful Death Cases in Washington

Maximizing the Recovery - Damages Issues in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions

2002

Maximizing the Recovery - Damages Issues in Wrongful Death and Survival Actions

Maximizing the Recovery

1997

Continuing Legal Education

Essential Motion Practice for Criminal Defense Lawyer

1993

"Why Choose Federal Court?"

Exclusive and Concurrent Jurisdiction

Publications

2019

2019

Trial News (Washington State Trial Lawyers Association) "Seen But Not Treated — Who Dropped the Ball"

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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