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 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 ...
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 ...
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...
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...
"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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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
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