Matthew Wurdeman
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Matthew Wurdeman
Biography
Matt’s practice focuses primarily on cases involving medical malpractice, civil rights, personal injury, and wrongful death. Before joining Connelly Law Offices, Matt worked as a law clerk for Chief Justice Madsen of the Washington Supreme Court and the Honorable John C. Coughenour at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Prior to becoming a lawyer, Matt worked with developmentally disabled adults in San Diego, was a hiking and sea kayak guide in Alaska, taught English in Mexico and Korea, was a mountain bike instructor and camp director in Switzerland, and taught high school science and math in Bellingham. He also founded a theatre company in Korea.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Nursing Home Abuse
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
Washington State Bar Association # 49940 Member (Current)
Foundation of Washington State Courts Board Member (Current)
University of Washington Moot Court Honor Board Alumni Advisory Board Board Member (Current)
Northwest Immigrant Rights Project Providing pro bono attorney representation to detained asylum seekers (Current)
Publications
Loss-of-Chance Doctrine in Washington: From Herskovits to Mohr and the need for clarification, 89 Wash. L. Rev. 603 (2014)
It Needs to Be Done: Representing a Refugee Trial News
Awards
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Community Service Award
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association 2018.0
Education
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University of Washington School of Law J.D. (2015)
Year: 2015
Honors: Activities: Order of the Coif, Order of the Barristers, Commencement Speaker, Washington Law Review, Moot Court Honor Board, AAJ National Mock Trial Team, Innocence Project NW President
Websites
https://www.connelly-law.com/about-us/attorneys/matt-wurdeman/
Connelly Law Offices
Connelly Law Offices
2301 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98403