H. Matthew Munson

Full Profile

Matthew Munson advises insurers regarding coverage and extracontractual matters throughout the Pacific Northwest. His experience includes representing insurers in a variety of coverage disputes, including those involving environmental, personal injury, and medical malpractice in state and federal courts in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

Matthew works closely with in-house counsel, claims representatives, and others to provide practical and timely advice to insurers. He also provides in-house training for clients on insurance claims handling and litigation.

Admissions

• Washington
• Oregon
• Idaho
• US District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington
• US District Court for the District of Oregon
• US District Court for the District of Idaho
• US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Education

• J.D., University of Washington School of Law 2001
• B.A., Pomona College, 1998

Memberships

• Washington State Bar Association
• Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
• Northwest Insurance Coverage Association

Experience

• Obtained favorable ruling in Ninth Circuit regarding removal of coverage lawsuit from state to federal court.
• Obtained summary judgment ruling that client insurer had no duty to defend insureds in underlying employment discrimination and sexual harassment lawsuit.
• Represented insurers in a matter involving substantial pollution liability at Portland Harbor Superfund Site.
• Obtained favorable settlement in dispute involving substantial pollution liability at Superfund site in Eastern Washington.