Licensed for 10 years

State WA

Acquired 2012

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Matthew Velebny Ennis

Employment and labor Attorney at Fircrest, WA

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Employment and labor

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Wrongful termination, sexual harassment, racial discrimination, age discrimination, sex discrimination, wage and hour, severance, pregnancy discrimination, overtime, medical leave

10 years

YOUR STORY WILL BE TOLD. EXPERIENCED EMPLOYMENT TRIAL LAWYER STANDING UP FOR WORKER’S RIGHTS; SEVERANCE AGREEMENTS, WRONGFUL TERMINATION, NON-COMPETES, UNPAID WAGES. CALL FOR A CONSULTATION.

From previously serving at the Seattle City Prosecutor's Office to joining Hager & Ennis LLP, Matthew Ennis is an experienced employment litigator serving clients in their employment needs. Be it a workplace retaliation/discrimination or investigation to review of a severance or non-compete agreement, Matthew brings nearly a decade of experience in helping employees.

He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Washington, United States District Court for the Western District of Washington and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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Client's Choice

2023 2022 2021 + 7 ...

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Hager & Ennis LLP

(253) 444-2083 Office

6314 19th Street West, Ste 12

Fircrest, WA, 98466

hagerennis.com/

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4.9 / 5.0

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Client's Choice

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Posted by anonymous | August 22, 2022

Rockstar lawyer!

Matthew Ennis is a rockstar lawyer. I was blown away by his ability to quickly crack my case and come up with the right solution. He is truly a super lawyer and anyone will be lucky to have him on his side

Posted by Valena | February 21, 2023

Incredible lawyer!!!

I can not express my gratitude and appreciation towards this amazing attorney and his team! He been there with me 100% and explains everything to me. If there is a question, it is answered right away and he gave me a voice. A strong voice. Him and his team showed me that we all have a voice and deserve justice for whatever it is. I definitely will reach out to Matthew if I need to for the future! Nothing but humble and amazing and I am forever grateful!! Thank you!

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Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2023

Professional and Timely

I was given Matthew's contact information from a friend who had used him for a similar situation. Matthew was helpful, professional, honest and all business. I appreciated his timely follow up and my situation was solved quickly with his representation.

Posted by Renee | September 29, 2022

Exceptional

Matthew was extremely professional, prompt and understood what I was looking for. He explained all available options and assisted in moving forward with what worked best for me. My entire experience was exceptional and Matthew really put my mind at ease. I could not have done this on my own and I am very grateful to Matthew for his expertise. Highly recommended.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney
Hager & Ennis
2012 - Present

Prosecuting Attorney, Rule 9
City Of Seattle Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2012 - 2012

Law Clerk
Archer Norris
2012 - 2012

Law Clerk
Maricopa County Superior Court
2011 - 2011

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Education

Phoenix School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2012

Loyola University Chicago
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004

New York University
N/A

Legal Cases

Seattle City Attorney's Office

Associations

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Executive Committee
2013 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice, New Member Committee
Committee Member
2013 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice, Public Affairs Committee
Committee Member
2013 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, CLE Committee
Committee Member
2013 - Present

American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Executive Committee
2013 - Present

Washington State Association for Justice
Eagle Member
2012 - Present

King County Bar Association
Member
2012 - Present

Pierce County Bar Association
Member
2012 - Present

American Association for Justice
Member
2012 - Present

Swiss Arbitration Association
Member
2010 - Present

American Bar Association
Member
2009 - Present

WSBA - Personal Injury "Making your case"
Program Development Team
2013 - 2013

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

Top 40 under 40
American Society of Legal Advocates
2016

Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers Association
2016

Nation's Top One Percent
National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015

NLD Excellence Award
American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division
2015

NLD Star Award
American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division
2014

Certificate of Appreciation - Criminal Division
Seattle City Attorney's Office
2012

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Publications

Washington State Association for Justice
Employment Law Deskbook - Negligence Chapter
2022

Maryland Law Review, Vol. 72, No. 1, 2012
Contributed Research for Recusal, Government Ethics, and Superannuated Constitutional Theory by Keith Swisher
2012

The Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics
Contibuted Research for Legal Ethics and Campaign Contributions: The Professional Responsibility to Pay for Justice by Kieth Swisher
2011

Speaking Engagements

City of Tacoma Human Rights Commission Wage Theft Workshop
Wage Theft Workshop - Tacoma Human Rights Commission
2014

Washington State Trial Lawyer's Spring CLE
Co-chair for upcomming "How to successfully try your case and stay on budget"
2014

Plaintiff's Getting Started Series
Moderator for Preparation for Trial: Tested Approaches and Lessons Learned
2013

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (25)

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Michael Langford

Employment and labor Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

Vernon Harkins

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a young, aggressive energetic lawyer who will work hard on any case he takes on. He provides exactly the kind of help many people need."

Daniel Cairns

Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a vital member of the legal community and he cares about his clients' success."

Adriana Blanchette

Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Lindsay Camandona

Employment and labor Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jeffery Whalley

Personal injury Attorney | Jul 21
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Ennis on a personal injury matter. He has great compassion for his clients and an understanding of the law that gave us the upper hand in our fight for justice. I recommend Mr. Ennis to anyone looking for a Personal Injury Attorney."

Michael Waddington

Personal injury Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Douglas Levinson

Car accident Attorney | Apr 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an extremely sharp and thoughtful attorney. He is generous with his time and a sophisticated litigation strategist. I endorse him wholeheartedly."

Andrew Nguyen

Personal injury Attorney | Feb 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is very knowledgeable and very intelligent lawyer."

Robert Gruler

Litigation Attorney | Jan 22
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"For quite some time I have known Mr. Ennis to be a skilled, creative, and passionate attorney. I would recommend him to others without hesitation."

Daniel de Paz

Personal injury Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ennis is an honest and trustworthy professional who has a passion for law that few others possess. His clients are truly in good hands and lucky to have such a dedicated attorney on their side."

Jacques LeJeune

Unknown Attorney | Dec 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Ennis is a consummate professional who will always get the job done. He is well educated, very well prepared, and his movie-star good looks mean his courtroom presentations are always well-received. He's also a genuinely nice guy, which is a rare but very refreshing bonus. I fully endorse Mr. Ennis and I am confident that any client thinking of retaining his counsel would be very wise to do so and will be extremely satisfied."

Danielle Grabois

Unknown Attorney | Oct 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a trustworthy, hardworking attorney that you want on your side! I endorse this lawyer."

Barrett Freeman

Litigation Attorney | Feb 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Ennis is a fine, hard working attorney. He treats his clients with the respect and professionalism that one would expect. I endorse this attorney."

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