Matthew Velebny Ennis

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Matthew Velebny Ennis

also known as Matthew Ennis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Fircrest, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Discrimination

6314 19th Street West, Ste 12, Fircrest, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Matthew

Biography

Experienced employment trial lawyer standing up for workers’ rights

Experienced employment trial lawyer standing up for workers’ rights

Experienced employment trial lawyer standing up for workers’ rights

Experienced employment trial lawyer standing up for workers’ rights

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

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

13 years

50%
Discrimination 25%

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

13 years

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

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

13 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Hager & Ennis LLP

6314 19th Street West, Ste 12, Fircrest, WA, 98466

hagerennis.com/contactus

Online Presence

Other places you can find Matthew online.

Matthew Velebny Ennis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

162 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 53 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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... the duration of my case. He was also careful to ensure that I was being honest about my accusations against my previous employer. Long story short, we won. I paid nothing out of pocket to Matthew; all of Matthew's fees were included in the settlement. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Mr Ennis for any wage rights case.

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...e he made it known that there were no guarantees in a name change petition even though the minor child wishes would not be taken into account and the above referenced child thought that his last name was his moms not his dad's which was his legal last name but had been registered in sports, preschool and many camps with his mom and had not had any face to face contact in over a year when we contact Mr Ennis. My sons father has he no contact and did not know that the court date was in Washington and assumed in another state even with letterhead from Ennis and Ennis. He fought it but the letter his dad's sister or my sons step Aunt wrote was nothing to do with the name change and reassured me and told me to have faith in the system. The next court date we did not notify the dad and used a domestic violence statue that was approved but was able to use how I have taken efforts Innorotecting myself. He knew of laws I did not know about. He was prompt j return g phone calls and email

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...d provided a level of customer service which would mirror what you would expect from any major online retailer. His dedication and responsiveness set him apart.

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...s very responsive to me, always taking my calls, even when unexpected. He had a very calming demeanor and was very empathetic. Most importantly, he was very knowledgeable. Mr. Ennis was very honest with me, as well, when he told me that, while I had a case, it was outside of his specialized area of practice, and he would be "doing me a disservice" if he took my case. To me, this spoke volumes, and showed that Mr. Matthew Ennis was an honest man of integrity, and adhered to a code of ethics and morals that you do not often find these days. He is the epitome of what I feel an attorney should be: truly looking out for the need's of the client, even if it does not benefit self. Mr. Ennis was able to very quickly provide me with viable referrals that would be able to assist me and my needs. In the interim, he still took calls from me, was just as responsive, even though I was not his client. Additionally, he advised me while I was waiting for replies from the referrals that he supplied to me. I would say I spoke with Mr. Ennis about 9-10 times, averaging at least 2 hours of time all together, if not more. Mr. Ennis would not even allow me to pay him any monies to compensate him for his advice nor time spent with me! In short, I would not hesitate to very strongly recommending Mr. Matthew Ennis. Because of Mr. Ennis, I do have an excellent attorney representing me now. However, I have to say that I wish that Mr. Ennis dealt with my particular area of law as he is truly amazing, puts the needs' of his clients first, and truly demonstrates such attributes as ethics, morals, empathy, integrity, and excellence in his area of practice. Additionally, Mr. Matthew Ennis is a very talented attorney who is trustworthy, very responsive, knowledgeable and strategic, articulate, and client-centered. Additionally, given that he has been practicing for only a few years, he is very up-to-date on current practice issues, which gives him an edge over older attorneys. If you have a legal issue, Mr. Matthew Ennis is the one to go to!

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 ...unwilling to make better choices for her children. We hired Matthew at the end of this custody battle and he was able to retain for us what we had been fighting for from the beginning! I was amazed that in such a short time that he was able to do for us what we had been attempting to do for more than two years! My only regret is that we did not hire Matthew sooner. He was kind and involved himself with emotion and non judgmental understanding!! His kindness and quiet demeanor should not be mistaken for a weakness, he is ferocious when fighting for his client. Matthew will forever be apart of bringing our family together. Without him our boys may be in a less than adequate life, Because of him they have the opportunity to not end up a statistic. Thank You Matthew for all you have done for us M.A.G.

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Matthew Velebny Ennis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Stockwell

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is great workers' advocate and fierce trial attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael Langford

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vernon Harkins

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Daniel Cairns

Employment and labor lawyer | 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."

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Adriana Blanchette

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lindsay Camandona

Employment and labor lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffery Whalley

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Douglas Levinson

Car accident lawyer | 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."

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Andrew Nguyen

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Robert Gruler

Litigation lawyer | 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."

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Daniel de Paz

Personal injury lawyer | 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."

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Jacques LeJeune

Unknown lawyer | 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."

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Danielle Grabois

Unknown lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Barrett Freeman

Litigation lawyer | 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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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2013 - Present

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

2012 - 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

2010 - Present

Swiss Arbitration Association

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2013

WSBA - Personal Injury "Making your case"

Program Development Team

Sample of Legal Cases

Seattle City Attorney's Office

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Education

2012

Phoenix School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Loyola University Chicago

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

New York University

Speaking Engagements

2014

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

2014

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

2013

Plaintiff's Getting Started Series

Moderator for Preparation for Trial: Tested Approaches and Lessons Learned

Publications

2022

Washington State Association for Justice Employment Law Deskbook - Negligence Chapter

2012

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

Languages

English

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