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

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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Motorcycle Accident

Excellent lawyer

Matt has helped my husband and I for 3 years after a horrible motorcycle accident. He actually cares how you’re feeling and is very patient! Him and his team are always there to answer questions and are very prompt at getting back to you via text, email or call.

Posted by Tara | February 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death

Highly recommend

Our case involved the death of my mother and long term impact to my own health. We were fighting against three of the largest insurance companies in the country. Our original lawyer was clearly being outsmarted by the insurance companies' attorney and the emotional and financial toll we faced during ...the years long legal process was challenging and difficult. We began to believe that we would never see a just outcome when a friend referred us to Mr. Menzer. After submitting our documents to Mr. Menzer to review, we had a phone consultation. From the initial conversation with Mr. Menzer, we felt that he had a keen understanding of the case, and genuine concern about our situation. Once Mr. Menzer began representing us against the insurance companies legal team, we began to believe the harrowing experience would end in our favor. We were confident in his knowledge and experience, and we were comforted by his genuine empathy. It was a long, arduous case, and if not for Mr. Menzers expertise, commitment and skill as an attorney we would not have prevailed. If not for his compassion and empathy as a person, we would not have been able to endure the long legal process with it's emotional toll and personal challenges. We will always be grateful to Mr. Menzer, and recommend him to anyone needing a legal warrior with a caring soul.

Posted by Fritz | December 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Help and Advice

Mr. Menzer represented me in a civil suit. He came recommended from a Seattle area prosecutor as a very experienced, good and fair lawyer. This is absolutely true. Mr. Menzer has the "big time" experience, but working with him feels personal. I definitely felt he was there for me as a person and ...had my best interests both in the outcome of the case and personally. Throughout our work, Mr. Menzer strived to keep the rhetoric with the other party on an even keel, not exacerbating or escalating emotional or legal drama and did an excellent job educating me as needed in legal definitions and concepts as well as preparing me for testimony. I definitely recommend looking at Matt and his firm for your legal needs.

Posted by Bethany | November 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Slip and Fall Accident

Menzer Law Firm: professional, caring, determined, successful negotiators.

Matthew Menzer and team provided the best care I could have hoped for during the process of negotiating a settlement from a slip and fall injury. The process was long (not on their part) and throughout it all, their commitment to handling my case with ease and professionalism was unwavering. They to...ok care of everything, including negotiating with multiple insurance companies, with only one trip to their offices. The settlement reached was successful and more than I had hoped for. I wholeheartedly recommend the services of Menzer Law Firm.

Posted by Michelle | November 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Five Star Service

Mr. Menzer represented me in a highly complicated auto collision in which I was seriously injured. His highly competent staff was efficient and took care of everything. I was extremely pleased with a maximum outcome with minimum stress due to their excellent representation. Highly, highly recommen...ded.

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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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