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Matt is an environmental and natural resources compliance attorney with a focus on marine and fresh water resource issues.

He regularly represents public and private sector clients in matters relating to environmental cleanup, due diligence, water rights and project permitting. With more than 30 years of experience practicing law and a strong science and policy background, Matt provides his clients with common sense and perspective to help them achieve their objectives. 

Matt has represented municipal entities, utilities, Fortune 500 companies, local businesses, non-profits and individuals. Before joining Foster Garvey, Matt was a partner at environmental and natural resources firm Doll Mack Wells PLLC.

Professional Activities

  • Washington State Bar Association, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Member
    • Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Midyear Meeting and Seminar Program Co-Chair, 2009
  • Washington Water Policy Alliance, Member

Community Activities

  • Bishop Blanchet High School, Advisory Board Member, 2017-2019
  • KCBA Central District Neighborhood Legal Clinic, Volunteer Attorney, 1996-2020
  • Leadership Tomorrow, 2004
  • Pike Market Childcare and Preschool, Board Member, 2008-2013
  • Preston, Gates & Ellis LLP, Pro Bono Coordinator, 2003-2007
  • St. John School, School Commission Member, 2012-2015

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Admissions

  • Washington
    Oregon
    Oregon Supreme Court
    Washington Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
    U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Education

  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law (high honors, Order of the Coif), 1992
    • Washington Law Review, Managing Editor 
  • Master of Marine Affairs, University of Washington, 1986
  • B.S., Yale University (cum laude and with distinction in the major), Geology and Geophysics, 1982

Clerkships

  • Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Alan A. McDonald, US District Court, Eastern District of Washington, Yakima, 1992-1994

Honors & Recognition

  • Chambers USA (Washington), Leading Individual, Environment, 2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America©, Environmental Law, 2008-present
  • Washington Super Lawyers list, 2008-present
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating
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