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Pro bono
20 %
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Licensed in Washington for 14 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
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Matthew Erik Johnson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 14 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Kris | November 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Life Saver
Matthew has handled my embarrassing amount of legal issues in a way that not only made me feel confident about having him on my team but also had any other legal advisor I had telling me he was doing all of the right things. He's been a life saver for me and continues to help me and my business out i...
Posted by GG | May 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Turned a bad situation into a great one
I received a notice in the mail that my wages were going to be garnished for a debt that was never mine. It wasn't on any credit report - not even the copies of reports printed from 2001. The debt was 15 years old! Matthew reviewed the case for me, helped me understand what was going on, Washington S...
Posted by Robyn Hattery | May 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Horrible lawyer
Refused to answer or return phone calls. Said that he would "personally put together the petition" for my bankruptcy within one to two days here it is two months later never put it together and instead handed off my case without so much as telling me. Nevermind the fact I paid his fees for my bankrup...
Posted by Erik | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing communication, awesome lawyer, and awesome person!
After attempting to file bankruptcy in 2011 and having that company go bankrupt, taking 1200$ of mine with them, i had a very sour taste left in my mouth about this whole process, keeping me from paying a lawyer to file again. After being garnished for almost 9 months straight, i started looking, and...
Posted by Brian | May 24, 2015
Trustworthy through a difficult decision
My wife and I decided that after a long battle with our debtors that we had enough and we're going to file for bankruptcy. When making this kind of decision we were more afraid of the representation and securing someone we could trust with our needs and concerns. Matthew was very prompt and easily ac...
Matthew Erik Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
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"Mr Johnson's responses on Avvo are concise and thorough. His experience and skill in the area of Estate Planning is noteworthy. I endorse him highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. Thoughtful and insightful contributions to the forum."
"Matt's advice on Business Law are always correct and consistently easy-to-understand. He is a down-to-earth attorney who has his client's best interests at heart. He is a credit to the legal profession."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Suspension issued in WA, 2022
updated on 07/07/2022This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2010
Pro Bono Award - Individual, King County Bar Association
Associations
2013 - Present
Snohomish County Bar Association, Young Lawyer DivisionTrustee
2012 - Present
Snohomish County Bar AssociationVolunteer Attorney
2012 - Present
East King County Bar Association, Trust and Estate SectionMember
2012 - Present
Lynwood Rotary ClubMember
2012 - Present
Seattle Rotary ClubMember
2011 - Present
YLD Community Outreach CommitteeFormer Executive Committee Member
2011 - Present
King County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
King County Bar Association, Real Property SectionMember
2011 - Present
Greater Seattle Chamber of CommerceMember
2010 - Present
Beacon Hill Legal ClinicVolunteer Attorney
2011 - 2012
King County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - 2012
King County Bar Association, Family Law Mentor/Mentee ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2010 - 2011
Marysville Rotary ClubMember
Speaking Engagements
2012
Eastlake Law Tips
Estate Planning Basics
2009
Western State University Criminal Law Conference
Strict Liability For Owning Wild Animals
Publications
2012
eZineArticles
The Michael Jackson Parenting Fiasco
2012
2012
eZineArticles
A Case Study Of John Hunter And The Need to Update Wills
2012
eZineArticles
Can I Get Rid of Student Loans Through Bankruptcy?
2012
eZineArticles
Estate Planning Mixed Family Trap: The Forgotten Child Trap
2012
eZineArticles
Bankruptcy: Can I Convert From Chapter 13 To Chapter 7
2012
ezineArticles
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
2012
eZineArticles.com
How Often Can I File Bankruptcy
2012
eZineArticles
Retirement Accounts: What is the Difference Between a “Beneficiary” and a “Designated Beneficiary”
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Potential non-compete situation with Employee and Employer
30 Oct 2020
Q&A
Is there anything I can do about being charged ridiculous late fees when I have been trying to be proactive about my rent?
07 Nov 2019
Q&A
Public Storage overcharged my unit from original contract form 119 to 250 during 5-6 year
01 Nov 2019
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What Debts Cannot Be Discharged In Bankruptcy.
20 Nov 2012
Legal Guide
Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
06 Nov 2012
Legal Guide
Retirement Accounts: What is the Difference between a “Beneficiary” and a “Designated Beneficiary”
05 Nov 2012