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Matthew Ennis is an experienced employment trial attorney dedicated to serving clients' needs. With over a decade of experience advocating for employees, Matthew handles a wide range of complex workplace matters, including workplace retaliation and discrimination claims, internal investigations, and the review and negotiation of severance or non-compete agreements.
He is admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Washington, the 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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13 years
13 years
13 years
33%-40%
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
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162 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Great help
I had some issues with an employer who owed me back pay and had shorted paychecks. I called around and finally came across Matthew's "Wage & Law" page online. I spoke with Matthew and he was very helpful. We then met and decided to work together on my case. He was very straight-forward and honest for...
Posted by Kim | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great lawyer
We went in to change my sons last name after having a very favorable agreement from another state! This was supposed to be easy but like life had a few bumps I. The road ! I consulates Ennis and Ennis law firm of Fircrest because I had a recommendation from the lawyer who did my will. When the tim...
Posted by Brian | May 20, 2015 | Employment & Labor
Best customer service
Matthew was able to help me through an emergent employment manner which had a quick turn around time. I contacted him through this website, and he responded and started helping me the same day, helping me resolve the problem within days of first contact. He kept me updated throughout the process an...
Posted by Jennifer | February 24, 2015 | Employment & Labor
An attorney with ethics and morals
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner with 2 Master's degrees and a Doctorate. I came upon Mr. Matthew Ennis while unfortunately having had some legal issues with my employer. I was very stressed to say the least, and I was not sure what my course of action should be, nor my legal rights. Mr. Ennis wa...
Posted by M.A.G. | March 02, 2014 | Child Custody
Gain more with Matthew
Matthew was a gift for us. We had contacted another lawyer who was unable to assist us and recommended Hagar and Ennis. We met with Matthew and from the start he was eager to help us. I hired Matthew to help my partner and I obtain full custody of his 2 children. The case involved CPS and a Mother ...
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a vital member of the legal community and he cares about his clients' success."
"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."
"Matthew is an extremely sharp and thoughtful attorney. He is generous with his time and a sophisticated litigation strategist. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Top 50 Jury Verdicts, TopVerdict
2016
Top 40 under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
NLD Excellence Award, American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division
2014
NLD Star Award, American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division
2012
Certificate of Appreciation - Criminal Division, Seattle City Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
Attorney, Hager & Ennis
2012 - 2012
Prosecuting Attorney, Rule 9, City Of Seattle Prosecuting Attorney's Office
2012 - 2012
Law Clerk, Archer Norris
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Maricopa County Superior Court
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionExecutive Committee
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice, New Member CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice, Public Affairs CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, CLE CommitteeCommittee Member
2013 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionExecutive Committee
2012 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2012 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Pierce County Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2010 - Present
Swiss Arbitration AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2013
WSBA - Personal Injury "Making your case"Program Development Team
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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2014
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2013
Moderator for Preparation for Trial: Tested Approaches and Lessons Learned
2022
2012
2011
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Legal Answers
Severance Review After Unfair Treatment / PIP at Amazon
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Am I entitled to severance?
18 Feb 2025
My employer is requiring me to sign a 3 page nondisclosure agreement for WA employees, it’s vague & unclear. Do I have to sign?
05 May 2023