Matthew Snell

Matthew Snell is an attorney at Snell Law Offices in Seattle, Washington. His practice includes real estate and land use, professional licensing, administrative law, and municipal government matters. He represents clients in transactions and contested proceedings at both trial and appellate levels. His work includes advising on legal questions involving the use and ownership of property, government decision-making, and professional regulatory issues. He also provides ongoing counsel suited to client needs.

Matthew earned a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College and a J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law. Before attending law school, he worked as a litigation consultant in Los Angeles. That experience exposed him to the preparation and management of disputed legal matters before entering private practice. His academic and professional background supports his ability to analyze regulatory requirements, review contested property matters, and help clients evaluate available legal approaches.

Matthew has represented clients in transactional and litigation matters, including cases at the trial court and appellate level. His practice areas involve real estate and land use, professional licensing proceedings, and municipal law. Within these areas, the firm’s services address property transactions, easements, boundary issues, code violations, administrative investigations, and local government projects. His work requires attention to legal documents, agency procedures, and the practical consequences of decisions affecting individuals, businesses, and municipalities.

Matthew Snell is admitted to the Washington State Bar and maintains affiliations with the Washington State Bar Association and King County Bar Association. He is also affiliated with the King County Bar Association’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. His practice combines litigation experience with day-to-day advice on legal and regulatory questions. He focuses on understanding each client’s particular issue and identifying a response suited to the transaction, dispute, or administrative process involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Snell Law Offices
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Member, King County Bar Association
• Member, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, King County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Washington

Education

• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Claremont McKenna College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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