Mathew Lane Harrington

Mathew Lane Harrington

Stokes Lawrence, P.S. • Seattle, WA
Employment LaborClass ActionsEmployment LawInsurance

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Contact

Email
Phone
(323) 613-2790
Address
1420 5th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98101-2393, US

Professional

About

Mat has extensive experience representing corporations and individuals in his litigation practice, which emphasizes employment law, trust and estate litigation, and class action defense. An experienced trial lawyer, has obtained successful results for his clients, including trying numerous cases to jury verdict as lead counsel. Mat handles all aspects of complex civil litigation — from pre-suit investigation and discovery through dispositive motion practice and trial. He deals with post-trial proceedings as well as appeals. Mat’s litigation experience is broad. He has advocated for clients in lawsuits relating to employment law, non-compete agreements, trusts and estates, antitrust law, class actions, accounting malpractice, breach of contract, business torts, deceptive trade practices, fiduciary duties, fraud, insurance coverage, real property transactions, and trade secret misappropriation. Mat was recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by Washington Super Lawyers, and has previously been recognized as “Rising Star.”

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
2002 University of Chicago Law School JD - Juris Doctor 1996 Saint Olaf College BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2024 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Publications
2019 Washington State Bar Association Indian Law Section Newsletter U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Yakama Treaty Rights in Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den, Inc. 2012 Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Newsletter The Importance of Filing Creditor's Claims for Real Estate Lenders and Homeowners' Associations in a Challenging Economy 2008 ABA Section of Antitrust Law Annual Review Antitrust Law Developments N/A LexisNexis Mealy's Litigation Report It's Out of My Hands? A party's duty to preserve documents in the possession of others
Associations
American Bar Association Member Washington State Bar Association Member King County Bar Association Member
Speaking
2019 Tenth Annual Indian Law Conference Treaty Rights and Washington State Department of Licensing v. Cougar Den 2019 21st Annual Tax Conference Sales Tax and Other Double Taxation Issues 2019 2019 Indian Law Conference Treaty Rights and Reservation Disestablishment Before the U.S. Supreme Court 2019 2019 Employment Law Update for Washington Employers Non-Competes and Other Restrictive Covenants: What’s Enforceable After January 1, 2020? 2017 2017 Employment Law Update for Washington Employers Developments in Washington State Employment Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026