It was 1998 when Matt was sitting at the foot of his grandpa’s hospital bed. Having taken numerous licensing exams for different career and educational reasons, Matt decided to take the LSAT solely because his older brother, who is an attorney, accused him of being a professional test taker. This sparked Matt's competitive nerve, and he needed to prove he could take this test as well. Matt's grandpa overheard and slowly sat up, pointed directly at Matt, and uttered what turned out to likely be the last full sentence of his life — “make up your gosh darn mind” (although he just received his Last Rights and felt he had a clean slate, so he used more colorful words than gosh darn). Fear of being haunted by his no-nonsense grandpa caused Matt to make a final decision and attend Willamette University School of Law, graduating in 2003. Matt had the pleasure of serving as Chair of the Moot Court Board, president of the Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity, and was inducted into The Order of Barristers. Willamette University was a familiar place where Matt previously obtained his Bachelor of Science in 1993, majoring in Biology with a Chemistry minor. Matt's work experience was varied throughout college, as well as between graduating and returning to law school. Matt worked primarily as an Emergency Room Technician where he confirmed his love of an adrenaline-filled life. After witnessing an eye bank technician perform a procedure to remove the eyes from a deceased patient and eye donor, Matt pursued a job with that organization and became a Certified Eye Bank Technician (yes, that was another test) and was responsible for final review and release of corneal tissue for transplant. VisionGift later graciously reached out and invited Matt to serve on its Board of Directors, currently as Chair of the Board. The intersection of medicine and law is very appealing. Matt therefore spent 18 years representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation disputes before switching to represent injured workers. The Workers’ Compensation Section of the Oregon State Bar provided Matt the honor of serving on its Executive Committee where he eventually became Chair. This position allowed Matt to work closely with judges, as well as attorneys on both sides, and opened Matt's eyes to the decreasing number of attorneys willing to represent Oregon’s injured workers due in large part to the complexity of the system. Matt has handled nearly 2,000 workers’ compensation cases throughout his more than 20-year career, of which about 1,500 were for employers and insurers while a senior partner at a large defense firm. He now uses that experience and understanding of the other side to help Oregon’s injured workers navigate the complexities of workers’ compensation. Matt's service in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve, culminating as Captain and Brigade Judge Advocate, provided him a sense of fearlessness and determination in zealously representing the interests of his clients. Matt's goal with every client is therefore the same: make sure you have a strong advocate to obtain all benefits to which you are entitled, while doing everything possible to reduce the stress and anxiety that is commonplace for injured workers. In addition to workers’ compensation, Matt believes in veterans helping veterans and assists clients with issues involving Veterans Administration disability benefits. He also represents people before the Social Security Administration to secure disability and supplemental income when needed.

Since 1985, Barry J. Fisher’s practice has been exclusively limited to matrimonial and family law and appeals and he is recognized as one of the preeminent attorneys in his field. Whether the case is being litigated or negotiated, you want powerful legal representation. Barry’s extensive knowledge, coupled with his empathy and understanding, enables him to zealously represent them through all phases of their matter. Barry can be hard-hitting as a litigator but also has the training and skills to help you successfully protect your rights and negotiate an amicable settlement. Barry has an undergraduate degree in accounting and prior to practicing matrimonial and family law, he was a tax specialist with the international accounting firm of Deloitte, Haskins & Sells. His accounting and tax background has been an invaluable asset when handling high net worth and complex financial cases. ? In addition to being AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, he has also been honored in New York Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. For the past 25 years, Barry has been a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, the most prestigious nationwide organization of matrimonial lawyers. He has been an active member of the New York Chapter, having served as Vice-President, a member of the Board of Managers, a member of the Board of Examiners, and as Editor of their former publication, Matrimonial Law Journal, which was sent to Fellows and judges throughout New York State. ? Barry has also served as Chair of the Appellate Practice and Matrimonial Law committees of the Nassau County Bar Association and was a member of its Board of Directors. For several years, he also served as an Editor of the Matrimonial Law Committee’s publication, Recent Decisions in Matrimonial Law. For 30 years, Barry has also been a member of the Family Law Section Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association. ? Barry has lectured and moderated lectures for numerous organizations on a wide variety of topics pertaining to matrimonial law, family law and appellate practice. Barry has had decisions published in the New York Law Journal and along with his associate, Cheryl Jakinovich, had an article on appellate practice published in the Nassau Lawyer.

Mike's journey at Rush, Hannula, Harkins & Kyler, PLLC, began as a summer intern in 2000 while he was still in law school. After graduating from Seattle University School of Law in 2002, he joined the firm as an Associate Attorney and later became a Partner in 2009. As a tenacious trial lawyer, Mike dedicates his utmost effort and enthusiasm to his work. He approaches each client's case with thoroughness, exploring every possible angle to find the best solution. His extensive legal research, covering procedural issues and substantive law, is highly regarded within the office. Mike possesses a deep understanding of the dynamics and strategies involved in preparing personal injury and wrongful death cases for trial, often leading defendants to opt for settlement. Specializing in representing victims of personal injury and wrongful death, Mike handles a diverse range of cases, including litigation related to truck, boat, vehicle, and motorcycle accidents, construction site injuries, premises liability, medical malpractice, and nursing home negligence. "I cannot let these people down," says Mike. "Our clients are hard-working individuals who have suffered the worst imaginable due to personal injury or death. Even in the era of 'tort reform,' I refuse to apologize for representing these people. It's a privilege. My aim is to help my clients achieve as much healing as the law allows, so they can rebuild their shattered lives." According to Mike, "true justice would require undoing the tragedy that has befallen my clients. However, we know that's impossible, which is why the law mandates full compensation to balance the harm and losses my clients have endured. I consider myself fortunate to make a positive difference in the lives of so many." Trial work is Mike's true passion, and he thrives in the courtroom, tirelessly advocating for justice on behalf of his clients. Throughout his career, he has had the privilege of trying numerous cases, and in 2021, Mike was honored to be invited to join the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Mike holds a particular interest in representing the most vulnerable members of our community, specifically those who have suffered injuries or death due to nursing home negligence. He frequently speaks at legal education seminars on nursing home litigation and has contributed a chapter to the Nursing Home Litigation Deskbook published by the Washington State Association for Justice. In 2009-2010, Mike served as the Chair of the Nursing Home Litigation Section for the Washington State Association for Justice.