Matthew Philbrook

Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Vancouver, Washington

Philbrook Law Office
Matthew Philbrook
Philbrook Law Office

Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more

Licensed in Washington since: 2001

Education: Gonzaga University School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026
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Philbrook Law Office

300 W 39th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660 Visit website
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Matthew Philbrook is the founding attorney of Philbrook Law Office, located in Vancouver, Washington. With a deep-seated passion for safeguarding the rights of his clients, he diligently navigates the complexities of personal injury law. His extensive experience, spanning over two decades in the legal field, equips him with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively advocate for individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. His relentless commitment ensures that his clients receive the justice they deserve.

In 2005, Mr. Philbrook established Philbrook Law Office, motivated by a steadfast mission to assist individuals facing legal jeopardy or wrongful injuries. His ethical approach and extensive knowledge have forged a powerful reputation for success, delivering thousands of favorable outcomes. His dedicated practice provides exceptional advocacy for victims across diverse personal injury cases, including motor vehicle, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents, alongside dog bites and premises liability claims.

Upon graduating from Washington State University Vancouver with a bachelor’s degree in psychology, Mr. Philbrook pursued his law degree at Gonzaga University School of Law. He earned his Juris Doctor in 2001 and in the same year, was admitted to practice law in Washington. Additionally, he is admitted to practice in Oregon and to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Oregon.

In the legal fraternity, Mr. Philbrook stays active through his memberships with the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, the Clark County Bar Association and the Multnomah Bar Association. He has been an eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice since 2007. His "Very Good" rating on Avvo demonstrates his dedication to offering high-quality, personalized service to his clients.

Practice areas

Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

Focus areas

Animal Bites, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death

  • 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff

First Admitted: 2001, Washington

Professional Webpage: https://www.philbrook-law.com/about-us/matthew-philbrook/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Washington
  • Multnomah County Bar Association
  • Clark County Bar Association
  • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
  • Washington State Association for Justice
  • Oregon State Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • US Federal District Court Oregon
  • US Federal District Court, Western District of Washington
  • Oregon

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • $675,000 settlement for brain injury resulting from motor vehicle crash., 2025
  • $180,000 settlement for facial injuries resulting from trip and fall., 2025
  • $450,000 settlement on lumbar injury caused by motor vehicle crash., 2025
  • $125,000 policy limit settlement on non-surgical lumbar injury caused by motor vehicle crash., 2025
  • $100,000 Mandatory Arbitration Awarded on motor vehicle crash involving minor., 2025
  • Recovered $500,000 in slip and fall on ice., 2025
  • Recovered policy limits of $600,000 for Mail Carrier injured in dog attack., 2025
  • Recovered over $5,000,000 in damages on bodily injury claims., 2024
  • $500,000 for woman injured in a motor vehicle collision who suffered lower leg fracture requiring internal fixation., 2021
  • Over 20 policy limits settlements during the first half of 2023., 2023
  • $3,500,000 personal injury settlements and verdicts., 2022
  • $1,800,000 in settlements in the first have of 2022, 2022
  • $150,000 insurance policy limit for man injured in a motor vehicle collision who suffered neck and back soft tissue injuries and rotator cuff tear., 2020
  • $82,500 for man injured in a rear end collision with a school bus suffered neck, back and shoulder soft tissue injuries., 2021
  • $110,000 for woman unlawfully restrained who suffered leg fracture., 2021
  • $125,000 for man injured in a t-bone collision who suffered non-surgical disk injury., 2021
  • $119,866 for woman injured in a motor vehicle collision who suffered soft tissue injuries and traumatic brain injury., 2021
  • $100,000 insurance policy limit for woman involved in a motor vehicle collision with a drunk driver and suffered soft tissue injuries and traumatic brain injury. , 2021
  • $440,000 for an 82-year-old woman injured in a motor vehicle collision who suffered multiple broken bones., 2021
  • Not guilty on Multnomah County, Oregon DUI and reckless driving charges., 2015
  • Not Guilty verdict for client charged with racing., 2017
  • Not Guilty. Client charged with Assault 3 and DUI. Not Guilty finding on DUI, and Assault 3 was dismissed after appeal on error., 2014
  • Not Guilty Verdict - Rape 2. Client was prosecuted despite clear evidence of innocents., 2015
  • $60,000 mediation settlement. Client was involved in side impact collision causing damage to knee ligament., 2016
  • $100,000 policy limit settlement. Pedestrian struck by Lyft driver who was backing out of parking spot. Client suffered traumatic brain injury., 2019
  • $78,500 settlement. Client was rear-ended while driving on I-5. She suffered cervical ligament injuries causing laxity., 2020
  • $172,500 settlement. Construction worker suffered lumbar and knee injuries when cinder block wall fell on him., 2019
  • $60,000 settlement. Fall on slippery floor at fast food restaurant. Client suffered fractured patella., 2015
  • $70,000 settlement, and $45,000 arbitration award. Client was traveling at Oregon Coast on Hwy 101 when rear-ended. Driver and passenger suffered ligament injuries. Drivers claim was settled and passenger received award at arbitration., 2019
  • $95,000 Settlement. Rear-end collision while driving on SR-500. Cervical injury causing laxity, lordosis, and 5% total body impairment., 2017
  • $103,000 settlement. Client was a passenger in her mother's vehicle traveling on I-5. Suffered TBI, cervical filamentous laxity, and shoulder ligament tear., 2016
  • $44,071 settlement. Client rear-ended at approximately 25 mph causing cervical ligament injury with laxity., 2017
  • $100,000 settlement with waiver of subrogation. Cab driver was rear-ended in Portland, Oregon, suffered lumbar disk injury requiring surgery., 2016
  • $66,000 mediation settlement. Trip and fall in dangerous walkway at gas station food mart causing torn shoulder ligament. Liability was disputed., 2015
  • $380,000 settlement at mediation. Construction inspector fell from defective ramp suffering torn achilles tendon. Partial permanent disability., 2018
  • $75,000 settlement with uninsured party. Client was struck with bullet while in a property line dispute with neighbor suffering from dementia. Bullet traveled through arm without major structural damage., 2015
  • $50,000 policy limit arbitration award. Bicycle commuter struck by motor vehicle while commuting to work in Portland, Oregon. Defendant denied liability., 2018
  • $100,000 Policy Limit Settlement, and subrogation waiver. Side impact collision near Portland Airport. Cervical disk injury requiring surgery., 2017
  • Policy limits settlement of $260,000. Minor passenger in her uncle's vehicle drove off roadway. Fracture of humerus, 2018
  • Policy limits settlements of $180,000. Passenger in a pickup truck driven off the roadway. Fractured clavicle and humerus. , 2020

Representative Clients

  • I have the great pleasure of representing clients of all ages, races, and walks of life., 2023

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Vancouver School District Community Engagement Board, 2023
  • Free estate planning services for simple wills, 2021

Educational Background

  • Washington State University Vancouver - Bachelor's of Science in Psychology., 1998
  • Clark College - Associates of Arts and Science - Member of the 1995, 1996

Office location for Matthew Philbrook

300 W 39th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660

Phone: 360-695-3309

Selections

1 Year Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2026

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