Healthcare litigator Matthew Gordon represents healthcare organizations and individuals in matters involving regulatory compliance and other complex issues, including government investigations, false claims actions, contract disputes, Medicaid rate litigation and class action lawsuits. Matthew litigates in federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, arbitrations and appellate proceedings on behalf of hospital systems, academic medical centers, Medicaid managed care organizations, medical device manufacturers, dialysis providers and healthcare joint ventures, and he has helped obtain favorable resolutions for healthcare clients in numerous high-value disputes. Matthew also represents individual practitioners in licensing and disciplinary matters.
Drawing on his background in biomedical research and public health, Matthew counsels healthcare clients on compliance issues and helps navigates internal investigations and responses to enforcement proceedings brought by state and federal agencies.
As part of his active pro bono practice, Matthew was appointed by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as counsel for an individual arrested for protesting in downtown Portland. He has also successfully defended immigrants in removal proceedings and assisted refugees applying for asylum.
Ranked by Chambers USA 2023
Healthcare
Professional Recognition
- Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Healthcare Lawyer, 2023
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Health Care Law; Litigation - Health Care, 2024
Professional Leadership
- Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys, Board of Directors
- American Health Lawyers Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- Idaho State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Pro Bono Immigration Law Network, Volunteer Screener and Volunteer Attorney, 2012 – 2014
- Concordia University School of Law, Law Student Mentor and Student Services Advisory Committee Member, 2012 – 2014
- Kids in the Court, 2007
- Big Brothers of King County, 2002 – 2003
- Atlantic Street Center, 1998 – 2001
- Kids Can Do!, Mentor and Co-chair, 1990 – 1994
Clerkships
- Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts, 2008 - 2009