Mera Matthews

Mera Matthews is Of Counsel at Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth in Anchorage, Alaska. She represents clients in civil trials, administrative proceedings, and appeals, including lawsuits and disputes involving professional licensing investigations. Mera also handles elder law matters and has represented families and facilities in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings across Alaska. Her practice often involves clients facing serious professional, personal, or regulatory consequences that require careful litigation strategy and practical judgment.

Mera received a B.A. in English Literature from Smith College in 2000, where she was recognized as being among the top five percent of her class. She earned a J.D. from the University of Washington School of Law in 2004. Her education provided a foundation in legal research, written advocacy, and close analysis of complicated records, skills that support her work in civil litigation, appeals, administrative hearings, and guardianship matters.

Mera began her legal career in 2004 as a law clerk in the US District Court for the District of Alaska, first for Judge James K. Singleton and later for Judge Timothy M. Burgess. She then worked as a trial attorney with the Office of Public Advocacy, representing clients charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses. Her courtroom experience includes obtaining not guilty verdicts in cases involving assaults, property crimes, and controlled substance offenses.

Mera Matthews brings broad courtroom and administrative experience to disputes involving professionals, public safety matters, misconduct allegations, and elder law concerns. Her work includes representing police officers involved in critical response events, individuals accused of misconduct, and victims of sexual assault. By combining trial experience with appellate and administrative practice, Mera helps clients address difficult proceedings with organized advocacy, careful preparation, and attention to the practical consequences of each legal decision.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

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