Matthew Zachary Crotty

Matthew Zachary Crotty

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation

905 West Riverside, Ste 208, Spokane, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 80%

Plaintiff oriented employment discrimination and retaliation practice that includes federal and state jury trial experience as well as a nation-wide USERRA class action and individual action practice.

19 years | 75 cases

80%
Litigation 20%

Civil litigation emphasis with experience in individual and class action employment discrimination cases including federal jury trials for violations of the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act (USERRA) and other statutes.

19 years | 50 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Idaho for 15 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 18 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Riverside NW Law Group, PLLC

905 West Riverside, Ste 208, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Matthew Zachary Crotty's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | December 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Mathew Crotty

I hired Mathew Crotty as my attorney for my EEOC case. He listen to my issues, he kept me advised and updated with the process of this case. Matt always answer his telephone or unavailable would return my call asap. He support my feelings about this issue but also kept me on the right track in dec...ision making throughout this case. He finalized my case with results which fully satisfied me. Thanks Matt.

Posted by Scott & LA | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Excellent Spokane Attorney

Matt Crotty is an excellent attorney with high integrity. Our son with disabilities suffered a severe injury at a hotel where the entrance was not ADA or state code compliant. We spent nine months on our own trying to negotiate with the hotel’s insurance company to be reasonable and pay a portion o...f the medical bills. They continually denied our request - so we finally turned to Matt for help. Thanks to Matt’s hard work we were offered a fair settlement that paid for our son’s medical bills as well as his pain and suffering. The hotel also made proper modifications to their facility so it is now more accessible for those with disabilities. Matt was kind, down to earth, honest, and knowledgeable throughout the process. We liked Matt’s Spokane roots, local Gonzaga University education, and his strong military background.

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Heather Barden

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel to Mr. Love in a civil employment case. Mr. Love is professional, knowledgeable, and respectful to all parties in a case. The level of professionalism I encountered with Mike was exceptional. His trial skills are also exceptional. In the future, I hope I have the opportunity to work with Mike on a case--it would be a privilege."

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Casey Bruner

Civil rights lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse Matt. He and I worked together on a complex civil rights matter. His experience and insights are second to none. I can truthfully, and in good conscience, call him a matter lawyer."

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Andrew Biviano

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Matt on a number of cases and recommend him without reservation. His care and concern for his clients, both legally and personally, is exceptional. He also works incredibly hard and is very skilled. He gets results. I am also more comfortable having Matt on your side, and I know his clients feel the same way."

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Jonathan Neill

Employment and labor lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Outstanding lawyer. We have worked together on a number of cases. Sharp mind; extremely ethical. I give him my highest recommendation."

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Daniel Gibbons

Litigation lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt an I have worked together in the past. He's an outstanding attorney and a very hard worker. I have referred cases to Matt and will continue to do so in the future. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Love

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt and I tried a jury case involving a Veteran. Matt gave one of the best opening and closing arguments I have ever seen in 24 years of practice as a trial lawyer. Matt has also obtained several favorable settlements for his clients over the years, especially our Veterans."

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Kelly Folger

Litigation lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalie Durflinger

Litigation lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I attended law school with Mr. Crotty. He is intelligent, articulate and passionate about the law. All of these things make Mr. Crotty an an excellent litigation attorney. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mr. Crotty."

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William Symmes

Litigation lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Before going out on his own, I had the opprotunity to work with Matt at Witherspoon Kelley. He is a hard working and dedicated lawyer. I would recommend him for most matters. Good luck Matt."

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Steven Dixson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is tenacious and well prepared. If you have a difficult case, Matt will take leadership and ownership and will see your case through. He is a man of unquestioned integrity and service. I would refer my clients to Matt time and again."

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Michael Kapaun

Litigation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"You will never meet a lawyer with more integrity or stronger work ethic than Matt Crotty. I have been privileged to work with Matt on several matters over the past three years and he never ceases to amaze. Matt is a skilled litigator and tenacious advocate for his clients' best interests."

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Matthew Mensik

Litigation lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Matthew is one of the hardest working attorneys that I know, and provides all of his clients with first-rate representation."

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Troy Nelson

Litigation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Matt to anyone looking for quality representation in the area litigation. I worked with him in the past, and was impressed with his legal knowledge and experience, as well as his personable behavior."

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Markus Louvier

Litigation lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Jarrard

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is an excellent lawyer in every respect. He is tenacious and professional. I work with Matt on USERRA litigation. Recently, Matt provided invaluable assistance to me (both strategy, and writing on substantive motions) in preparing a USERRA case for trial. He was fast, inventive and delivered high quality products. Consequently, the case was resolved before trial. Matt is also a leader in the military, which gives him excellent rapport with clients. Matt cares about his fellow servicemen too; he is a frequent contributor to the Reserve Officer Associations law review on matters important to service members. I rely on Matt’s abilities and litigation experience. I am lucky we work on the same side."

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Andrew Biviano

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Michael Love

Employment and labor lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2004

Defense Meritorious Service Medal, US Army - Special Operations Command Central

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Crotty & Son Law Firm, PLLC

2009 - 2012

Attorney, Witherspoon Kelley

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Paine Hamblen, LLP

2001 - 2016

Officer, United States Army - Washington Army National Guard

1997 - 2001

Intelligence officer, US Army

Associations

2013 - Present

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA)

Arbitrator

2011 - Present

Reserve Officers Association

Member

2007 - Present

Washington State Bar Association, Legal Assistance to Military Personnel Section

Member

2007 - 2007

Military Officers Association of America

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Martin v. State of Washington

Settlement valued at approximately $15,000,000

Zhu v. ESD 171

Received $450,000 jury verdict.

Hanson v. Kitsap County

Obtained jury verdict and $585,000 judgment.

Bagnall v. City of Sunrise, Florida

Resolved following first day of jury trial.

Tab 4, LLC v. Interface, Inc.

Won

Weixel v. McCrae

Won

Cresent Electric Supply Company v. SV 261, LLC et al

Won

Washington Construction, Inc. v. David Alan Development, LLC et al

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Education

2007

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Washington

Masters

1997

Gonzaga University

History

Speaking Engagements

2019

Applying the Rules of Evidence Electronic Discovery Update

2018

Human Resource Law From Start to Finish

Employment Law

2014

Legal Issues in Real Estate Foreclosure Foreclosure

2013

Trial Preparation from Start to Finish Trial Preparation

2013

Human Resource Law: What You Need to Know Now Benefits and Discrimination Laws

2013

Eastern Washington Veteran Tasks Force

USERRA

2012

Evidence and Expert Testimony Best Practices: Supporting Your Case Expert Witnesses

2012

Employment Law Made Simple USERRA

2009

Washington & Idaho Defense Trial Lawyers CLE

Case Law Update

Publications

2007

Gonzaga Law Review “The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and Washington State’s Veteran’s Affairs Statue: Still Short on Protecting Reservists from Hiring Discrimination”
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