Awards and Recognition

Menzer Law founder Matt Menzer is a highly-rated, multiple award-winning attorney recognized as one of the most accomplished medical malpractice and personal injury attorneys practicing in Washington state and Hawaii. His top honors and recognition speak volumes about his exceptional achievements in legal representation, client service, and client satisfaction.

A graduate of Brown University, UC Berkeley School of Law, and two federal judicial clerkships, Matt combines his first-rate education with more than 30 years of experience and individual quality care to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.

Paradigm Magazine: Feature Story on Matt & Menzer Law

Paradigm

A deep sense of compassion, coupled with a strong desire to help others, are two traits brought to life in a feature story on our founding attorney Matt Menzer appearing in the Fall 2022 issue of Paradigm magazine. You can read more by clicking here.

Martindale-Hubbell: AV Preeminent Rating (since 2004)

AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence 2023

In addition to clients, members of the bar and the judiciary have recognized Matt’s outstanding achievements in medical malpractice and personal injury law. Martindale-Hubbell, the gold standard in attorney ratings, has rated Matt as “AV Preeminent” – their highest grade given to a lawyer for professional excellence – since 2004

Martindale-Hubbell has evaluated attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system for more than 130 years. Today, Martindale-Hubbell continues to provide verified ratings for attorneys based not only on their legal ability and ethical standards as judged by their peers, but also based on reviews from their clients. While the criteria and format of the Peer Review Rating system has evolved since the 1800’s – the goal of Martindale-Hubbell ratings remains the same: to help keep the public informed when making the decision to do business with an attorney or law firm.

Super Lawyers Honoree: Washington & Hawaii

Super Lawyers Honoree Matt Menzer 2022

Since 2002, Matt Menzer has grown Menzer Law on a simple yet powerful belief: Deep legal experience and expertise produce the best possible results when paired with individual quality care. That’s how Matt successfully advocates for his clients, and it’s how he has earned the rare distinction of being recognized by Super Lawyers in two states – WA and HI – for his representation of medical malpractice and personal injury clients.

Super Lawyers is a well-regarded rating service that identifies outstanding attorneys who have attained a high-degree of professional success and recognition from their peers. The selection process is multi-phased and includes peer nominations, independent research and in-depth evaluations.

Super Lawyers Rising Stars: Washington

Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2022
Brady Douglas Super Lawyer Rising Star
Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2022
Brady Douglas Super Lawyer Rising Star
When an individual seeks legal counsel, it’s helpful to have a credible, comprehensive, and diverse listing of exceptional attorneys on hand.

Menzer Law is proud that two of our attorneys, Brady Douglas and JohnDavid Toren, have been selected to one such directory: The 2022 Washington Rising Stars list for their exceptional legal representation for personal injury and medical malpractice clients. This exclusive list from Super Lawyers include no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in Washington, so Menzer Law is especially honored to have dual representation in the state.

International Society: Primerus Law Firms

International Society: Primerus Law Firms
 
In recognition of Matt Menzer’s high ethical standards and professional legal ability, the International Society of Primerus Law Firms selected Menzer Law to join its prestigious society of top-rated law firms in 2016. Menzer Law is the only personal injury firm in Washington invited to join the organization.

Primerus is a society of the world’s finest independent, boutique law firms. It has 200 member firms in more than 40 countries, proving clients with easy access to the right lawyer in their location. The organization seeks out, accepts and retains only the best firms for membership. Each firm is screened to ensure its commitment to excellence as embodied in the Six Pillars: Integrity, Excellent Work Product, Reasonable Fees, Continuing Legal Education, Civility, and Community Service.

Avvo: 10/10 “Superb” Ranking, Top-Rated Lawyer, Clients’ Choice Award

Avvo Rating 10.0 Matthew N. Menzer Top Attorney
Avvo Top-Rated Lawyer 2022 Matt Menzer
Avvo Clients' Choice Award 2019 Matthew N. Menzer
Reviews 5 stars out of 16 reviews Matthew N. Menzer

Matt Menzer holds the highest rating of 10/10 “Superb” by Avvo, a reflection of his professional achievements, industry recognition, peer endorsements, and 30-years of experience representing medical malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death clients. Matt is also recognized by Avvo as a Top-Rated Personal Injury Lawyer and has received their Clients’ Choice Award for his perfect five-star reviews from satisfied clients. Avvo uses a proprietary algorithm system to help assess an attorney’s qualifications.

Seattle Met Magazine: Top Attorneys in Washington

Top Attorneys in Washington 2022
Top Attorneys in Washington 2021
Seattle Me Magazine Top Lawyer 2020

Every year Seattle Met Magazine compiles a list of the most respected lawyers and best legal counsel that Seattle has to offer, based on peer recognition and professional achievement. Seattle Met Magazine has recognized Matt Menzer for excellence by naming him one of the top attorneys in Washington for several years running.

Million/Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Milti Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Menzer Law is a member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Established in 1993, the Million Dollar Advocates Forum (which includes the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum) is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the U.S. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

America’s Top 100 Attorneys: Lifetime Achievement Award

America's Top 100 Attorneys

Matt Menzer is the recipient of America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, by invitation only, is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a lifetime achievement award.