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Matthew Velebny Ennis
also known as Matthew Ennis
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About Matthew
Biography
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.
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
13 years
13 years
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 13 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Matthew online.
Matthew Velebny Ennis's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
162 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 53 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2026 | Employment & Labor
Expertise, Ethics, and Humanness
Matthew Ennis is an exceptional lawyer and I highly recommend his services if you need employment law advice and support. Matthew responded to emails promptly, listened carefully, and asked insightful questions to best advise me. I left the consultation with peace about my situation, a clear plan of ...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2026
Patient, Thorough and Helpful!
Matthew was very helpful with reviewing my severance package. He was patient, thorough and answered all of my questions. I would recommend him to anyone!
Posted by Paul | December 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Severance package review and negotiation
I asked Matthew to review the severance agreement, then hired him to negotiate a few points I wanted modified. Matthew guided me clearly through the process and I was able to get the changes and settlement I wanted. I was impressed by his professionalism during interactions with the opposing coun...
Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2025 | Employment & Labor
Genuine and very insightful
Very genuine and extremely knowledgable. He was able to help me untangle my situation after a consult, and give me options and a plan moving forward. With his experience I believe he'd be able to offer advice or guidance for anyone struggling with an employment issue.
Posted by Justin | September 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Employment Law Support
Matthew was professional, direct, and supportive. I reached out with a very specific employment law question, and he quickly provided all the information I needed. I’m grateful to have found him and would highly recommend his services.
Matthew Velebny Ennis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is great workers' advocate and fierce trial attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a vital member of the legal community and he cares about his clients' success."
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"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."
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Matthew is an extremely sharp and thoughtful attorney. He is generous with his time and a sophisticated litigation strategist. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is very knowledgeable and very intelligent lawyer."
"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."
"Matt is a trustworthy, hardworking attorney that you want on your side! I endorse this lawyer."
"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
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 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
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Speaking Engagements
2014
2014
2013
Moderator for Preparation for Trial: Tested Approaches and Lessons Learned
Publications
2022
2012
2011
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Severance Review After Unfair Treatment / PIP at Amazon
18 Jun 2025
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