Matthew E Fischer

Matthew E Fischer

4.6
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 17 years

Family Lawyer at Spokane, WA
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Mediation

510 W. Riverside, 6th Floor, Spokane, WA

About Matthew

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 45%

17 years

45%
Mediation 10%

11 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Allen | Fischer, PLLC

510 W. Riverside, 6th Floor, Spokane, WA, 99201

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Matthew E Fischer's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Jennifer | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Attention to Detail

Matthew Fischer is knowledgeable, detail-oriented and personable. Matthew and Shayla are a great team to work with. Matthew and Shayla worked closely with me to navigate a unique and complex family law issue. My case required me to have 2 attorneys at the same time. Matthew and Shayla worked clos...ely with the other attorney and they were collaborative and timely. They worked an extremely time-sensitive case with ease and confidence. The attributes they displayed help me to stay calm and focused. The office staff is friendly and welcoming. They will continue to be my team in any future legal matters. I highly recommend Matthew Fischer.

Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Amazing!

Matt is caring and attentive, we had a lengthy parenting plan case (3 years+) due to delays by the other party. His focus is on you and he honors your decisions and where you are at in the process. I recommend him to anyone going into family law issues, his understanding of the system and supportive ...presence makes the process easier. He is a skilled professional that works WITH you at all times.

Posted by Robin | December 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Professional and personable

Approaching a dicorce, I sought an attorny who I felt would listen to me as I negotiated an amicable settlement. Mr. Fischer provided me with unbiased, professional counsel. He also gave an in depth explanations of the process and what services he would be able to provide in representing me. I al...so appreciated the assistance provided by his ataff. I would absolutely recommend him to any friend or colleague.

Posted by Tanasha Alderson | October 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Reliable and credible!

Matthew Fischer is knowledgeable and his advice is sound. When he does not know an answer he will find it out. He is credible and maintains good relationships with the court staff and other attorneys. I worked with Matt for 3 years and he was consistent and had clarity in all situations. I highly rec...ommend him for any family law cases.

Posted by Bruce | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Waste of your time and money RUN RUN AWAY

Hired to settle divorce. Did not ask for any discovery or any thing just get all the discovery and all that the ex's attorney wants. So can sent it to her attorney. Did not make suggestion on what way the best way to solve. Blow through the $2500 retainer in about two months. Then if you emailed to ...know what was going on or what steps to get this solved. You would get little to no advise but three paragraphs on your bill is due. He had no advice on how to solve case. The ex's attorney would send temporary orders she wanted to file on stuff she already had so would spend 700 or more to respond to this type of stuff then it never got filed just spent money. So where was Matt's advise or how to solve this? He never once. said I think we need to do this to get solved. Just run up the bill. I came up with a settlement offer sent to Matt it was wrote up not what I sent or talk to paralegal. Three to four points of offer not in settlement. Got counter offer back I had to spend two day texting and calling to get the offer. Did he give advise or his thought or how we should go forward. NO NO just you have no money in your account so pay or he will withdraw. This was the biggest waste of money over 6000 to get nothing solved or done. Then had to call and fight to get my file back. If you want attorney that is like a marshmellow and does not care about your case or give you advise on what to get it solved. Then you should by means hire Matt. The best advise I got was from a person working in the court system was to get a new attorney. So now am getting case solved. The day I fired Matt was the best day of dealing with him. But he do the talk but can't do the walk. So all talk no action.

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Matthew E Fischer's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rob Cottle

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer and would not hesitate to recommend him for a collaborative law or litigation-oriented case."

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Leone Reinbold

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Strong advocate and negotiator."

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Michael Addams

Family lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew Fischer is a talented attorney with great reputation in the community. I fully endorse him."

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Jacqueline Porter

Family lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is a highly skilled and compassionate family law attorney. Our legal community is better for having him."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 26

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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Karen Vache

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Matt several times. As a fellow practioner I find Matt very reasonable to work with. He shows genuine care for his client's issues and works hard to give them the best representation available in each case."

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Glenn Tanner

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a great attorney."

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Dena Allen

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a very tenacious attorney. I was particularly impressed, however, by his efforts to find cooperative solutions that allowed our clients to avoid the expense of litigation."

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Patty Grossman

Family lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt has been very active in the local bar association since he started practicing law. He practices family law with integrity and honesty yet advocates his client's position. He knows what issues are relevant and should be addressed and what issues are not material to the case."

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John Burke

Family lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have gotten to know Matt through his work as a family law and divorce attorney, and his interest in incorporating collaborative law as an additional service that he can provide to his clients. He has always impressed me as being highly intelligent, hard working, and caring both as professional and as a person."

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Kelly Padgham

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is competent and hard-working. He is prepared, and he uses the facts of the case effectively to advocate for his client. Also, I have observed Matt's interactions with clients. He treats his clients with respect, but also provides them with necessary guidance/instruction."

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Holland McBurns

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a fabulous attorney. I have had the pleasure of sharing an office with him for a few years now, and I have seen firsthand the time, effort, and caring he puts into each of his clients. He is one of the most honest hard working attorneys I know."

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Scott Edwards

Family lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of getting to know Matt while we were in law school. Even in our earliest years of legal training, I knew Matt was going to be successful as a lawyer. In addition to his solid character, Matt possesses a knack for resolving legal issues that few attorneys can match. I endorse him without reservation."

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Kenneth Zigler

Family lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew is a hard worker and a great attorney. I highly recommend him."

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Lisa Malpass

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Scott Edwards

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Karen Vache

Family lawyer

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John Burke

Uncontested divorce lawyer

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Patty Grossman

Family lawyer

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Kelly Padgham

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Holland McBurns

Elder law lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2016

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2015

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine

2014

Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2013

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Outstanding Affiliate Organization, Washington State Bar Association

2012

Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, Spokane County Bar Association, Family Law Section

2012

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Veterans Will Clinic

2012

2012 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association

2011

Certificate of Recognition and Appreciation, Spokane County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, Allen | Fischer, PLLC

2015 - Present

Qualified Family Law Mediator, Allen | Fischer, PLLC

2015 - 2017

Member, Burke Law Group, PLLC

2015 - 2018

Commissioner Pro Tempore, Spokane Superior Court

2013 - 2014

Senior Associate, Burke Law Group, PLLC

2009 - 2012

Owner, Law Office of Matthew E Fischer

2009 - 2009

Volunteer, Volunteer Lawyers Program

2007 - 2008

Legal Intern, Salina, Sanger & Gauper

Associations

2012 - Present

Spokane County Collaborative Professionals

Member

2009 - Present

Family Law Section - Spokane

Member

2009 - Present

Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

2009 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2011 - 2013

Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Trustee

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re the Custody of GE, ME & ME

Mother was awarded custody of her children.

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Education

2008

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

Brigham Young University-Idaho

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

Family Law Panel Discussion

The Ins and Outs of Practicing Family Law

2013

Pro Bono/Public Interest Panel

Pro Bono/Public Interest

2013

Gonzaga Law School FLASH Seminar

Paternity Actions

2013

Family Law Panel Discussion

The Ins and Outs of Practicing Family Law

2011

Moderate Means Program Networking Event

How the Moderate Means Program Can Help Build Your Practice

2010

Regional Planning for Legal Aid Providers

Greater Access and Assistance Project (GAAP)

Publications

Languages

Spanish

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