$ 150-450 per hour
About Matthew
Biography
Matt began practicing law in Dayton, Washington, and soon thereafter became a partner with Gravis Law and worked to grow it into what it is today. His practice has spanned numerous practice areas including real property, agricultural law, estate planning, probate and estate administration, business law, civil litigation, personal injury & wrongful death, civil appeals, criminal defense, criminal prosecution, municipal law, and family law. In recent years, his primary practice focuses are estate planning and probate, real property, litigation, business law, personal injury & wrongful death.
He is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice, a member of the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, the Walla Walla Valley Estate Planning Council, and a member of the Best of the Bar. One of his proudest professional accomplishments has been helping build Gravis Law into what it is today.
Matt is also invested in his community. Currently, he serves as President of the Columbia County Fair Board, a volunteer board member of the Blue Mountain Grief and Loss Foundation, a member of the Waitsburg Masonic Lodge, and coaches little league. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, skiing, motorcycle riding, fishing, golfing, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 11 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Gravis Law
350 E. Main St., Dayton, WA, 99328
Gravis Law, PLLC
503 Knight St., Richland, WA, 99352
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Posted by George | October 05, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Probate Attorney
Matt handled probate for a large estate for us and was excellent, along with his paralegal, Marissa. Phone calls and e-mails were returned promptly, everything was described enough that there was never a delay or confusion, and we were able to self-perform several things and wrap up within 8 months....
Posted by Brian | September 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Thorough, honest, knowledgeable
We had a fairly complex estate planning situation with multiple heirs, businesses & real estate transfers. Matthew patiently helped all parties understand the pros & cons of several different approaches, and came up with several creative solutions that ended up eliminating a lot of headache and taxe...
Posted by David | March 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Trusted Advisor
We have received nothing but exceptional service for all aspects of our business.
Posted by Ted | December 30, 2014
Triumphant Results!
My family had a application for review with a State organized Board of Directors committee. Our application was denied. We hired Mr. Johnson as our Attorney to file for an appeal. Matt diligently reviewed our case, compiled an extensive history of occurrences, proved to the State Representative of...
Matthew Robert Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is a great mentor and has a solid understanding of the practice of law."
"Matt combines legal intellect with business acumen and common sense to cut to the heart of the matter. That, combined with genuine compassion for his clients' plight, makes him a remarkably effective legal counselor and a fierce advocate. I'm proud to work with and for him."
"Matt has the temperament and experience to successfully resolve complex matters. I worked with him on several cases and always found him to have a common sense view of the issues and the best course of action to get results for the clients."
"Matt is an exceptional lawyer and person. He is compassionate, creative, and goes the extra mile for his clients. All the while, Matt maintains the highest ethical standards. I endorse Matt without reservation."
"Matt is a highly intelligent and versatile attorney who is able to serve clients that are dealing with a wide variety of legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"I admire Matt's dedication to his clients and each matter presented to him. He tailors his services to his client's needs. It is not surprising that he is building great community relationships."
"Matt is a very easy to work with and detail oriented attorney. His ability to quickly cut to the heart of a legal matter, and solve the problem, continues to impress me."
"I endorse this lawyer. I’ve worked on multiple projects with Matt Johnson. He is an incredibly knowledgeable attorney with an exceptional attention to detail. Matt is dedicated to his clients and getting them the results they deserve. I highly recommend Matt Johnson."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Deans Honor Roll, Gonzaga University School of Law
2014
Graduated Cum Laude, Gonzaga University School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Gravis Law, PLLC
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Of Counsel, Gravis Law
Associations
2026 - Present
The National Trial LawyersMember, Top 100
2025 - Present
WSBA Litigation SectionMember
2025 - Present
Blue Mountain Grief and Loss FoundationBoard Member
2021 - Present
Washington State Association fo JusticeWSAJ Eagle Member
2016 - Present
WSBA Real Property Probate and Trust SectionMember
2015 - Present
Columbia County Fair BoardPresident
2014 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Walla Walla County Bar AssociationMember
WSBA Solo and Small Practice Section
2012 - 2014
Gonzaga law ReviewAssociate Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
Oltman v. Peninsula Aviations Services, Inc.
Jury Verdict $16.9 million
Education
2014
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Washington State University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Junior Achievement Award Ceremony
Success in Education and Employment
Publications
2014
Gonzaga Law Review
Associate Editor
Languages
English
Activity
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