Matthew Gilbert Knopp

Matthew Gilbert Knopp

Peterson Wampold Rosato Luna Knopp • Seattle, WA
Medical MalpracticePersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(206) 495-6350
Address
1501 4th Avenue Suite 2800, Seattle, WA, 98101, US

Professional

About

A life-long resident of Washington State, Matt attended the University of Washington where he studied Asian History and Mandarin Chinese. After being elected Phi Beta Kappa in his Junior year, he graduated magna cum laude and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from the UW in 1979. For over 30 years, he has represented plaintiffs in claims involving personal injury and wrongful death, primarily in the areas of medical negligence, construction accidents, personal injury and product liability, including toxic substances and pharmaceuticals. In addition to extensive work on various committees of the State and King County Bar Associations, Matt has served on the Board of Governors of the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) and is a former Chair of the Association’s Medical Negligence Section. He is also a past editor of the Association’s magazine, Trial News, and has been a member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) since 1985. Matt enjoys speaking at legal seminars and has published on various litigation subjects in legal periodicals and journals. Matt is consistently ranked as a “Super Lawyer®” by Washington Law & Politics magazine. In his free time, Matt is something of an exercise nut, regularly running, biking and weightlifting, but what Matt enjoys most is spending time with his wife and two daughters. He also served for a number of years as a member and President of the Board of Olympic Ballet Theatre in Edmonds, WA where he has participated onstage in several productions. When he began in his profession years ago, Matt wanted to change the world. He soon discovered that what he can do best is help individuals. He derives his greatest satisfaction from doing just that-- helping one person at a time.

About Medical Malpractice Law

Medical malpractice attorneys represent patients harmed by healthcare provider negligence. They fight for compensation for injuries caused by medical errors. Common matters include surgical errors, misdiagnosis, birth injuries, medication errors.

Credentials

Education
1979 University of Washington School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1973 University of Washington BA - Bachelor of Arts

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2015 AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2012 Super Lawyer®, Washington Law & Politics Magazine 2010 Top 100 Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
Publications
2005 Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Construction Site Accident Litigation 2003 Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Why Your Best Friend Cannot Be Your Therapist 2002 Washington Civil Trial and Evidence Manual Former Testimony 2001 Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers IOLTA Decision Highlights Underfunding of Legal Services 2001 Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers Heros and Villians, Money and Biomedical Research
Associations
1985 - Present American Association for Justice Member 1980 - Present Washington State Association for Justice Member King County Medical Society/Bar Association Joint Medical-Legal Committee Former Member 2009 - 2012 King County Bar Association, Judicial Screening Committee Member 2001 - 2009 Washington State Bar Association Fee Arbitration Panel
Speaking
2012 Mastering the Deposition: Critical Skills Workshop Depositions of Experts 2006 Successful Medical Malpractice Suits Understanding Informed Consent and The Right To Die 2000 Personal Injury In Washington Winning the Plaintiff's Medical Malpractice Case 1999 Swedish Medical Center Annual General Surgery Residency Retreat How to Avoid Malpractice
Updated: Mar 08, 2026