Matthew P. Gordon

Matthew P. Gordon is a partner at Ashurst Perkins Coie with offices in Seattle and Boise. He represents healthcare organizations and individual practitioners in complex litigation, regulatory compliance, and enforcement matters. His practice includes government investigations, false claims actions, contract disputes, Medicaid reimbursement litigation, class actions, licensing proceedings, and disciplinary matters. Gordon appears in federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, arbitrations, and appellate proceedings for hospitals, academic medical centers, managed care organizations, medical device manufacturers, dialysis providers, and healthcare joint ventures.

Gordon earned his J.D. magna cum laude from Harvard Law School in 2008. He also received an M.P.H. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington in 2005 and a summa cum laude B.S. in Biology from the University of Puget Sound in 1994, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He later clerked for Chief Justice Margaret Marshall of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. His scientific and public health background supports his ability to address technical healthcare regulations and complex medical issues.

Gordon has represented healthcare clients in significant reimbursement, contract, licensing, and enforcement disputes. His experience includes recovering $10.35 million for a Medicaid managed care organization, defeating a related $20 million contract claim, prevailing for a hospital system in arbitration, and securing a certificate of need for a healthcare joint venture. He has also defended clients against false claims allegations, challenged immediate jeopardy findings, and advised organizations during internal investigations and agency proceedings.

Matthew P. Gordon has been recognized by Chambers USA as an Up and Coming lawyer in healthcare and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for healthcare law and healthcare litigation. He serves on the board of the Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys and belongs to several legal and healthcare organizations. His active pro bono practice includes appellate representation, removal defense, and asylum assistance, reflecting a commitment to practical advocacy and public service.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ashurst Perkins Coie
• Board of Directors, Washington State Society of Healthcare Attorneys
• Member, American Health Lawyers Association
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, Idaho State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington
• Idaho
• Montana

Education

• Harvard Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  Master of Public Health (MPH)
• University of Puget Sound
  Bachelor of Science (BS)