Matthew T. Blum

Matthew T. Blum

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Vancouver, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

1101 Broadway St., Ste 250, Vancouver, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

Family law, also known as Domestic Relations, includes all aspects of divorce, asset and debt division, custody, child support, spousal support, parenting, visitation, adoption and paternity.

18 years

20%
Estate Planning 15%

Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, etc.

15%
Probate 15%

Representation in administration of wills and trust administration actions. We provide representation for routine probate administration on behalf of the personal representative of the estate, as well as representation in will contests and TEDRA claims.

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arwood & Blum, PLLC

1101 Broadway St., Ste 250, Vancouver, WA, 98660

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Matthew T. Blum's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Arbitration

Posted by Guy | April 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Arbitration

Matthew Blum

I was referred to Matthew Blum to finish my divorce after my attorney has a strock. Matt advised me to settle, nearly at any cost, to avoid court or arbitration. Matt recommended I accept an offer that was $25,000 more cost to me that what my previous attorney suggested case law supported. When I to...ld Matt I'd like to offer less he disagreed and recommended I agree to pay more. He said you never know the outcome or cost if you have to go to court or arbitration. Matt seemed very fearful of confrontation and wanted to settle at any cost to me. Matt's fee was $50.00/hour more than my previous attorneys and for it Matt desired to avoid conflict at all cost and simply process paperwork. The first thing the opposing attorney did when he saw Matt took over as my attorney was increase his last offer by $10,000. He seemed to know Matt was a push over. Over all I was very disappointed in all the advise Matt have me. I would never use or recommend him at all.

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Matthew T. Blum's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Terry

Family lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stefanie Ellis

Family lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Matt in many different capacities. I find him to be intelligent, professional and a great advocate to his clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is an excellent advocate for his clients and always endeavoring to improve and perfect his knowledge of family law. I highly endorse him."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and highly recommended as an asset to this community."

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have witnessed Matthew be a formidable advocate in court, and, as a former co-worker, I know that he is sensitive to his clients needs and provides excellent service."

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Elizabeth Christy

Family lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a strong advocate and a hard worker."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Blum is a respected member of the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

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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Nancy Retsinas

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Arwood

Unknown lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Terry

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Casey Sanders

Family lawyer

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Colin Andries

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Green

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kathleen McCann

Family lawyer

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Michael Hallas

Family lawyer

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Stefanie Ellis

Family lawyer

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Nancy Retsinas

Family lawyer

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Carolyn Drew

Family lawyer

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Teresa Foster

Family lawyer

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Elizabeth Arwood

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

2014

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

2013

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

2012

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

2011

Certificate of Appreciation, Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Arwood & Blum, PLLC

2010 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Carolyn M. Drew, PS

2009 - 2010

Attorney, Stahancyk, Kent & Hook, PC

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Mary Schultz Law, PS

Associations

2009 - Present

Clark County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2019

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program

President

2014 - 2016

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

President

2013 - 2014

Clark County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

2013 - 2019

Clark County Volunteer Lawyers

Board of Trustees

2009 - 2018

Clark County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section

Member

Education

2007

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Gonzaga University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Nuts and Bolts

Effective Declaration Drafting in Family Law

2014

Young Lawyers June CLE

Succession Planning for Small Firms and Solo Practices

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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