Matthew D. Taylor
is an associate with Lee Smart. His practice includes both
civil defense litigation at the trial and appellate levels.
Mr. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry
from Western Washington University, and he worked as a technician
at the University of Washington Department of Microbiology
in a laboratory that focused on AIDS-related research. There,
he studied the lifecycle of HIV and published articles based
on his research. Mr. Taylor continued his education at the
University of Washington School of Law, where he earned a
Juris Doctor in 2001. While in law school, Mr. Taylor was
Editor-in-Chief of the Pacific Rim Law & Policy Journal,
and interned at the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division
One, drafting rulings and opinions in the Commissioner's
Office and in the chambers of the Honorable Mary Kay Becker.
Prior to joining Lee Smart, he served as a law clerk to the
Honorable Anne L. Ellington at the Washington State Court
of Appeals. Matt is a member of the Washington State Bar Association’s
Bar News Editorial Advisory Board. He also participates on
the King County Bar Association Gender Equality in the Legal
Profession Committee & Glass Ceiling Task Force.
Representative Cases
- Krasle v. Songaia – Defense verdict after half-time motion to dismiss in a bench trial. Plaintiff alleged defendant homeowner's association prevented him from building a greenhouse thereby killing his $100,000 plant collection. Claims included misrepresentation, breach of contract, and violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
- Rothschild v. Koo – Summary judgment granted in medical malpractice case.
- Anderson v. Howard – Summary judgment granted in real estate malpractice case. Allegations included misrepresentation, breach of contract, and violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
- Maziarski v. Monroe School Dist. – Voluntary dismissal after summary judgment motion filed. Allegations included negligent supervision.
- New Horizon v. AHR Engineers – Obtained emergency stay of trial proceedings and discretionary review at Court of Appeals, Division II. Surveyor malpractice case.
- Kirtley v. Stowell – Summary judgment granted in legal malpractice case, Division II affirmed, and Supreme Court declined review.
- Sattler v. Harbour Point – Court of Appeals, Division I affirmed summary judgment dismissal in wrongful death case.
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