Matthew Gerend, Appellate Attorney in Seattle, Washington
Over 16 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment
PartneratKeller Rohrback L.L.P.
Seattle, WA
Practicing appellate in Seattle since 2010.
- 16+
- Years practicing
- 13
- Bar admissions
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Matthew Gerend is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Matthew has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
- Based in
- Seattle, WA
- Experience
- over 16 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Class Action · Employment
- Handles Appellate, Class Action, and Employment matters from Seattle, WA.
- Over 16 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Matthew Gerend: Matthew Gerend is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Matthew has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Matthew takes on
Matthew concentrates on appellate, class action, employment, general, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Matthew handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Class Action
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Employment
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General
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Appellate cases in Seattle, Washington
Matthew takes appellate matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Seattle, Washington
Matthew takes class action matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Seattle, Washington
Matthew takes employment matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
General cases in Seattle, Washington
Matthew takes general matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Seattle, Washington
Matthew takes litigation matters in Seattle, Washington. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Matthew agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Matthew Gerend — appellate lawyer in Seattle
Matthew Gerend is a partner based in Seattle, WA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Class Action, and Employment. Matthew has over 16 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P..
Matt has represented plaintiffs in federal courts across the country to redress harms stemming from breaches of fiduciary duties, investment fraud, anticompetitive conduct, and other misconduct that harms employees, benefit plans, and consumers.
Matt has also represented health plan members and health plans in litigation to hold pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufactures accountable for unfair, deceptive, and anticompetitive practices that artificially drive up the prices for critical medications, such as the EpiPen and the MS drug Copaxone.
Matt became interested in the laws protecting retirement and health benefits as a clerk with AARP Foundation Litigation, where he helped draft a number of amicus curiae briefs filed in the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Courts of Appeals regarding the proper interpretation and implementation of ERISA. During law school, Matt also worked as an intern with the Community Development Project at the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.
Matt believes that lawyers have a unique ability to effect social change, an ethic that has guided his work representing individuals and benefit plans against those engaged in divisive and fraudulent practices.
Publications & Presentations
•Contributing Author, Zanglein et. al., ERISA Litigation (Bloomberg BNA) (2015-2016).
•Co-author with Deborah M. Austin, The Scope and Potential of Section 3 as Currently Implemented, 19 J. Affordable Housing & Commun. Dev. L. 89 (2009).
Recognitions
Honors & Awards
•The Best Lawyers in America, Seattle, Washington 2026:
•Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
•Selected to Super Lawyers list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2025
•Selected to Rising Stars list in Super Lawyers - Washington, 2014-2022.
•National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Washington
Working with Matthew on a appellate matter
Matthew Gerend practices in the firm’s nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group, representing employees, benefit plans, and consumers in litigation to enforce antitrust laws and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). Matt has represented plaintiffs in federal courts across the country to redress harms stemming from breaches of fiduciary duties, investment fraud,…
Clients Matthew works with
Matthew reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, class action, and employment matters in Seattle and the surrounding Washington area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. · 2010
University of Wisconsin
B.A. Political · 2005
Jurisdictions
Matthew's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court
2018 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2018 · ACTIVE
Supreme Court of the
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court
2011 · ACTIVE
Washington
2010 · ACTIVE
Matthew studied at J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. Political in University of Wisconsin.
Law school and academic background
Matthew completed J.D. in Georgetown University Law Center and B.A. Political in University of Wisconsin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Matthew runs in Washington is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Matthew's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional and Civic Involvement Washington State Bar Association, Member
membership
Locations
Matthew Gerend's office in Seattle
Matthew's primary office is at 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400, Seattle, WA, 98101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Matthew Gerend — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Matthew usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Matthew charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Matthew will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Seattle, Washington
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Matthew
Matthew discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Matthew confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Matthew's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Gerend
How much does it cost to hire Matthew for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Matthew walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Matthew offer a free consultation?
Matthew charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Matthew's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Matthew's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Washington typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Matthew gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Matthew take my case if I'm outside Seattle?
Matthew is licensed in Washington. Matters governed by Washington law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Matthew will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Matthew?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Matthew will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Matthew accepting new appellate clients right now?
Matthew's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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