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.
