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
Expérience
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.
