Discipline Notice - Matthew W. Anderson

License Number: 43045
Member Name: Matthew W. Anderson
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 3/16/2026
RPC: 1.5 - Fees
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation to Reprimand
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Matthew W Anderson (WSBA No. 43045, admitted 2010) of Seattle, WA, was reprimanded, effective 3/16/2026, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Claire Carden acted as disciplinary counsel. Kevin M Bank represented Respondent.

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.5 (Fees).

Anderson stipulated to reprimand for: 1) failing to adequately communicate with his clients about the basis and rate of his fee, 2) failing to include the required language for flat fee agreements when describing the fee.

Decision documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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