Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Washington since: 1995
Education: University of Washington School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2023 Details
Attorney Matthew D. Dubin is the founder and owner of Dubin Law Group in Seattle, Washington. Nationally ranked as among the top trial attorneys in the country, Mr. Dubin has more than 28 years of total legal experience, and he provides unmatched representation and support to clients throughout Seattle and surrounding areas who have suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones due to motor vehicle accidents or other tragedies caused by someone else's negligence or wrongdoing.
Over the course of his career advocating on behalf of innocent injury victims and their families, Mr. Dubin has recovered more than $100 million for those adversely affected by car, truck and motorcycle accidents, defective and dangerous products, medical malpractice, injuries to children due to negligent supervision, nursing home neglect, and other preventable catastrophes.
Honored of his outstanding professionalism and superior client service, Mr. Dubin has earned an AV-Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell along with a Top 100 Trial Lawyer designation from the National Trial Lawyers and A Top One Percent designation from the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. He also holds a Lead Counsel rating, and he received recognition as a Top Personal Injury Attorney in the Nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorney as well as Superb client ratings on Avvo.
A 1990 graduate of Yale University, Mr. Dubin obtained his Juris Doctor from the University of Washington School of Law in 1995. He is an active member of the Washington State and King County Bar Associations, the Washington State and American Associations for Justice, and the American Bar Association, among his other professional affiliations. He has also published articles and conducted lectures and seminars across his region on a variety of topics related to personal injury law as well as safe driving and highway safety issues.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1995, Washington
Professional Webpage: https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/attorney/matthew-d-dubin/
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Studies: Drugged driving is on the rise in Washington and across the country
- What dangers do pedestrians in WA face?
- Washington aims to eliminate fatal traffic accidents on the state’s roads
- Using sleep medications increases the crash risk for drivers, study says
- The basics of Washington dog bite law
- Summer Road Trips Often End in Tragic Accidents
- Seattle adopts Vision Zero plan to eliminate traffic deaths
- Hands free cellphones are dangerous to use behind the wheel
- NTSB recommendations could make commercial trucks safer
- NHTSA: Seat belts now recommended in school buses
- New Proposal Seeks Nationwide Ban on Cell Phones Behind the Wheel
- Heightened motor vehicle accident risks for teenage drivers
- 5 ways to keep your child safe in the car on Washington roads
- Drunk driving dangers in Seattle
- Drowsy driving responsible for thousands of deaths each year
- Drowsy drivers in Washington put themselves, others at risk
- Dangers faced by bikers in Washington and across the country
- Child Safety Hazards Lurking Around the House
- Car accident victims are at risk of getting a traumatic brain injury
- Busy people + cold temps + ice = a recipe for traumatic brain injuries
- Bicycle safety for adults and children
- A look at risk factors in truck accidents
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Admitted to U.S. District Court Western district of Washington
- Admitted to Federal Court of Claims
Educational Background:
- BA - Yale University, 1990
Videos:
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You...For more information about the injury claims process, please visit our personal injury website https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/, Choosing the right lawyer, Legal, Personal Injury, 2015
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You...For more information about the injury claims process, please visit our personal injury website https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/, How to get your injury bills paid, Legal, Personal Injury, 2015
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You...For more information about the injury claims process, please visit our personal injury website https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/, Do you need a lawyer?, Legal, Personal Injury, 2015
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You..., Optimizing Your Insurance Coverage, Legal, Personal Injury, 2015
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You... For more information about the injury claims process, please visit our personal injury website https://www.dubinlawoffice.com/, Know what to do when you get into an accident, Legal, Personal Injury, 2015
- This is the story of Ginny Mayer, a college professor whose life was turned upside down when she was crushed between two cars in Edmonds, Washington. With hard work, perseverance, and top notch medical care Ginny continues to make an excellent recovery, and with the help of attorney Matt Dubin and the Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin, Ginny knows she will have the financial security to ensure she has quality care for the rest of her life. The Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin was founded in 1998, and has grown into the top personal injury firm in the greater Puget Sound area. With offices in Seattle and Everett, the Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin has the resources and the expertise to help you with any kind of personal injury claim. You can visit our Seattle website at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/ or our Everett site at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/Everett/Or you can call us at 206-720-1501 or 425-903-5555. Our operators are standing by 24 hours a day to talk to you about your case. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawoffice/Don't be bullied by the insurance company a second longer. Give us a call now, Seattle Attorney gets $3.75 Million Settlement for Injured Client, Legal, Personal Injury, 2018
- On October 28, 2015, we celebrated the release of my first book, “Maximizing Your Injury Claim; Simple Steps to Protect Your Family Before and After an Accident.” The party was at the Monaco Hotel in Seattle, and was attended by well over one hundred people. Proceeds from the book sales that day were donated to the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington (BIAWA) an amazing organization that provides resources, support, and advocacy for victims of traumatic brain injury, and their families. As part of that event, I gave a talk on why I love being a personal injury lawyer, challenges faced by injury victims, and simple things that everyone needs to know before they are ever injured in an accident. We’ve cut up that talk into small segments, each of which provides important and valuable information. I invite you to watch one, or all of them, and to share them with anyone you think might benefit from the information contained in them. You can order a copy of the book in hardcover or Kindle on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Maximizing-You..., The Secret of Happiness, Personal Injury, Legal, 2015
- This is the story of Jennifer Bragg. Jennifer and her husband Jacob sustained severe spinal injuries in a bus accident. Although they live in Washington, while vacationing in Las Vegas a shuttle bus they were riding in was struck at high speed by a car. Complicating matters, the driver of the car was from California and the shuttle bus was covered by a Nevada policy. Even though there was a million dollars of coverage, the insurance companies were giving them the runaround. Before too long, Jennifer and Jacob decided to hire a local Seattle personal injury law firm to help them with their claim. Fortunately for them, they found the Dubin Law Group. We made the insurance company accept responsibility, but they still tried to get out of paying, arguing the injuries and multiple surgeries were all a result of prior conditions. It took almost three years of fighting and preparing for trial, but finally, the insurance company relented and paid its full $1 million limits. Jennifer and Jacob are still recovering from their injuries, but the money they recovered will enable Jennifer to open her own salon and begin teaching other stylists as well. It has been a great privilege getting to know and work with Jennifer and Jacob, and we're glad we are able to get them some #justice. The Dubin Law Group is a personal injury law firm with offices in Seattle and Everett, Washington. We were founded by Matthew D. Dubin in 1998 and have grown into the top personal injury firm in the greater Puget Sound area. With several skilled and experienced injury attorneys, we have the resources and expertise to help you with any kind of personal injury claim. You can visit our Seattle website at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/orOur Everett site at http://dubinlawoffice.com/Everett/orYou can call us at 206-800-8000 or 425-903-5555. Our operators are standing by 24 hours a day to talk to you about your case. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawofficeDon't be bullied by the insurance company a second longer. Give us a call now., $1 Million Settlement for Dubin Law Group Personal Injury Client, Legal, Personal Injury, 2019
- This is the story of Darren Kady. Darren was severely injured on the job because someone was careless and left an open hole on a mezzanine 10 feet above a concrete floor. Even though the fault was clear, none of the companies involved was willing to accept responsibility, and even once we persuaded them to accept fault they denied Darren's life-altering injuries. They even sent private investigators to spy on Darren and his family Fortune, Darren and his wife Tammy found the Dubin Law Group. We shielded the Kadys from the worst of the insurance company nonsense and assembled a team of lawyers and experts to prove Darren's case and get him a fair recovery. Finally, after three years, and less than a month before trial, the insurance company, realizing it was going to lose, agreed to pay $3 million to Darren and Tammy. Money can't undo the harm that the Kady's suffered, but at least they have some financial security for Darren's future care. It has been my great honor to get to know this lovely family and to help them get some #justice. The Dubin Law Group was founded in 1998, and has grown into the top personal injury firm in the greater Puget Sound area. With offices in Seattle and Everett, the Dubin Law Group has the resources and expertise to help you with any kind of personal injury claim. You can visit our Seattle website at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/orOur Everett site at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/Everett/orYou can call us at 206-800-8000 or 425-903-5555. Our operators are standing by 24 hours a day to talk to you about your case. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawofficeDon't be bullied by the insurance company a second longer. Give us a call now., Dubin Law Group gets $3 Million Settlement for Injured Client, Legal, Personal Injury, 2019
- This is the story of Brett Sherrod. Brett suffered severe injuries to his spine when another commercial truck driver lost control of his 18-wheeler and barreled head-on into Brett's commercial dump truck. Even though the fault for the collision was clear, the insurance company refused to make a reasonable offer of settlement. They even used private investigators with drones to spy on Brett and his family during his recuperation from surgery. Fortunately for Brett, he found us at the Dubin Law Group. We assembled a team of attorneys that included our talented co-counsel Karen Koehler and her staff. Together, after a long and difficult pre-trial period, we were able to recover the insurance limits of $1 million just weeks before trial. Shortly after that settlement, we got Brett an additional $100k from the underinsured motorist coverage on the truck he had been driving. Brett suffered permanent impairments as a result of this crash, and no amount of money makes that ok, but the money will help Brett get the future care he needs, and move on with his life. It has been a great privilege to represent Brett, but even more, it has been a great pleasure getting to know him, and I consider him a friend. The Dubin Law Group was founded in 1998, and has grown into the top personal injury firm in Western Washington. With offices in Seattle and Everett, the Dubin Law Group has the resources and expertise to help you with any kind of personal injury claim. You can visit our Seattle website at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/orOur Everett site at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/Everett/ or You can call us at 206-800-8000 or 425-800-8000. Our operators are standing by 24 hours a day to talk to you about your case. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawoffice, Dubin Law Group gets $1.1 Million for Injured Truck Driver, Legal, 2019
- The Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin was founded in 1998, and has grown into the top personal injury firm in the greater Puget Sound area. With offices in Seattle and Everett, the Law Offices of Matthew D. Dubin has the resources and the expertise to help you with any kind of personal injury claim. You can visit our Seattle website at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/ or our Everett site at http://www.dubinlawoffice.com/Everett/Or you can call us at 206-720-1501 or 425-903-5555. Our operators are standing by 24 hours a day to talk to you about your case. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dubinlawoffice/Don't be bullied by the insurance company a second longer. Give us a call now, Protecting the Injured Since 1998, 2018
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Everett Boys and Girls Club, 2019
- Guest speaker to University of Washington undergraduate pre-law society., 2023
- Brain Injury Alliance of Washington 5k. This year, because the non-profit lost most of its staff, DLG volunteers helped run the event., 2023
- Seattle Pride Festival, 2023
- Seattle Pride Festival, 2022
- Dubin Law Group Turkey Giveaway, 2021
- Dubin Law Group Turkey Giveaway. This year we gave away 150 frozen turkeys to local families in need., 2023
- Dubin Law Group Turkey Giveaway, 2022
- First Annual Dubin Law Group Turkey Giveaway., 2021
- Seattle Pride Festival, 2021
- Seattle Pride Festival, 2019
- Partner - Dorothy Day House, Seattle WA, 2018
- Sponsor - Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, 2016
Representative Clients:
- Man injured in METRO bus collision, 2020
- Construction worker injured at the worksite., 2023
- Person in a park bit by a dog, 2023
- Pederstian hit by a car in the crosswalk, 2023
- Uber passenger involved in an MVA, 2023
- Driver hit head-on by a drunk driver, 2023
- Woman injured at concert venue when swarmed by bees., 2020
- Family injured in high speed collision on freeway., 2021
- Child injured at daycare, 2020
- Woman who suffered permanent facial nerve damage as a result of medical malpractice, 2019
- METRO bus passenger injured in bus collision, 2019
- Driver injured in head-on motor vehicle collision, 2019
- Child injured falling through skylight on roof of school, 2017
- Construction worker injured due to violation of safety regulations, 2018
- Family of 6 involved in a rear-end collision, 2019
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- $1.45 million settlement. Head-on collision with shuttle van that ran a red light., 2020
- $2.398 million for driver in stalled vehicle hit by commercial truck resulting in catastrophic injuries., 2021
- $1.5 million as co-counsel for injuries resulting from toxic exposure, 2021
- $1.5 million settlement for distracted driver MVA causing serious injuries and death., 2020
- 2.5 million for pedestrian hit by truck on sidewalk., 2020
- $1.1 million settlement. Truck driver injury, 2019
- $1 million settlement. Shuttle bus collision. Spinal surgery, 2019
- $10 million settlement following a $10.4 million jury verdict. Two Ride the Ducks claimants, 2019
- $3 million settlement. Construction site injury, 2019
- $3.75 million settlement. MVA versus Pedestrian - Multiple broken bones in lower extremities, 2018
- $750,000 settlement - Rear end MVA with neck and TBI, 2018
Honors/Awards:
- Highest possible rating, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Highest possible rating., A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2023
- Highest Possible Rating., A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2022
- , Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2021
- Maintains the highest standards of ethics and advocacy., 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com, 2021
- National Association of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2018
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2016
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2017
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2015
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2014
- Maintains the highest standards of ethics and advocacy, 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com, 2017
- Maintains the highest standards of ethics and advocacy, 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com, 2016
- Maintains the highest standards of ethics and advocacy, 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com, 2018
- Matt Dubin has been identified as one of the finest lawyers in the country resulting in the recognition as a 'Nations Top One Percent Attorney'. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel employs a rigorous, multi-stage selection process that first begins with a nomination or identified by an in house research team. This process is finalized by selecting the attorneys whose stellar reputation and exceptional performance exemplify only the highest standards. Those recognized for this honor are dedicated to promoting these high standards of legal excellence, Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2018
- Matt Dubin has been identified as one of the finest lawyers in the country resulting in the recognition as a 'Nations Top One Percent Attorney'. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel employs a rigorous, multi-stage selection process that first begins with a nomination or identified by an in house research team. This process is finalized by selecting the attorneys whose stellar reputation and exceptional performance exemplify only the highest standards. Those recognized for this honor are dedicated to promoting these high standards of legal excellence, Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2016
- Matt Dubin has been identified as one of the finest lawyers in the country resulting in the recognition as a 'Nations Top One Percent Attorney'. The National Association of Distinguished Counsel employs a rigorous, multi-stage selection process that first begins with a nomination or identified by an in house research team. This process is finalized by selecting the attorneys whose stellar reputation and exceptional performance exemplify only the highest standards. Those recognized for this honor are dedicated to promoting these high standards of legal excellence, Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2017
- Maintains the highest standards of ethics and advocacy, 10.0 Rating, Avvo.com, 2019
- Matt Dubin is a member of The American Society of Legal Advocates (ASLA). This is an invitation-only, nationwide organization of elite lawyers in practice today. A team of lawyers across the country spend six months researching tens of thousands of lawyers across the country and manually select less than 1.5% of all lawyers based on an array of criteria, Member - American Society of Legal Advocates, societyoflegaladvocates.org, 2019
- Honored for obtaining one of the top 10 personal injury settlements in the State of Washington in 2018, Top 10 Settlements - Personal Injury, Washington, topverdict.com, 2018
- The National Association of Distinguished Counsel is an organization dedicated to promoting the highest standards of legal excellence. The mission of the NADC is to objectively recognize the attorneys who elevate the standards of the Bar and provide a benchmark for other lawyers to emulate. By virtue of the incredible selectivity of our research process, only the elite few are invited to join the ranks of the NADC. Specifically, less than 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States are members of the “Nation’s Top Attorneys”. The recipients of this prestigious award have demonstrated the highest ideals of the legal profession, Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2019
- Named a top attorney in the State of Washington, Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
- Voted the #1 personal injury attorney by thebestbusinesses.org, Best of Seattle, The Best of Seattle, 2019
- Highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards, A/V Rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2013
- Named one of the top 100 litigation attorneys in the nation, Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Honored by Personal Injury Lawyers Marketing and Management Association as one of their "High Five" recognizing excellence on personal injury law firm management., 2023
- Published the audiobook version of "Maximizing Your Injury Claim". Was the #1 bestselling audiobook on Audible in the Personal Injury category, 2019
- Published an Amazon bestselling book, "Maximizing Your Injury Claim." This book is used by trial lawyers around the country to train their staff on the basics of a personal injury claim, 2015
Bar/Professional Activity:
- American Association for Justice , 2023
- Washington State Bar Association, 2023
- King County Bar Association
- Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, 2023
- PILMMA - How to have the law firm (and life) of your dreams, 2019
- Presenter - WSBA CLE - Do Something: Your Firm Won't Grow Itself, 2018
Selections
4 Years Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2023
