Matthew P. Gordon
Experienced in public health and a skilled litigator, Matthew advocates for healthcare clients in challenging legal disputes.
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. 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 navigate 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.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- Harvard Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
- University of Washington, M.P.H., Public Health Genetics, 2005
- University of Puget Sound, B.S., Biology, summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1994
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Idaho
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Montana
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Clerkships
- Chief Justice Margaret Marshall, Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
Professional Recognition
Listed in Chambers USA as an "Up and Coming" Healthcare Lawyer, 2023-2024
Listed in Best Lawyers in America: Health Care Law; Litigation - Health Care, 2024-2025
Impact
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
Insights
News
Professional Experience
Healthcare
Amos V. Oregon Health & Science University
Circuit Court of Oregon, Multnomah County
Successfully defended academic medical center in putative class action involving hospital charges to uninsured patients.
Community Health Plan of Washington, Et Al. V. Washington State Health Care Authority, Et Al.
Superior Court of Washington, Thurston County
Represented managed care organization in Medicaid reimbursement litigation regarding allocation of Affordable Care Act expansion population among contracted Medicaid plans. After winning summary judgment, recovered $10.35 million for CHPW. Also successfully defended CHPW against a $20 million contract claim asserted by HCA in related administrative adjudication proceeding.
Horizon v. MultiCare
American Health Lawyers’ Association Arbitration
Defended local hospital system in breach of contract action brought by subsidiary of large national healthcare conglomerate. After week-long arbitration, prevailed on all claims and recovered all monies paid under contract along with attorneys’ fees and costs.
In re Signature Health Care
U.S. Department of Health Administrative Hearing
Represented joint venture between hospital systems in certificate-of-need proceeding. After three-day hearing, secured certificate of need for client and denial of competitor’s application. Prevailed on administrative appeal.
United States v. Homestyle Direct
U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho
Defended client against false claims allegations brought by federal and state government enforcement agencies. Successfully negotiated a favorable settlement.
State Administrative Boards Dispute*
Assisted billion-dollar corporation in obtaining favorable resolution of disputes with state administrative boards.
Immediate Jeopardy Reversal*
Successfully advocated for reversal of immediate jeopardy finding against healthcare client.
Peer Review Privilege Appeal*
Submitted amicus brief on behalf of hospital association in appeal regarding peer review privilege.
*Prior Experience
Commercial Litigation
Ponzi Scheme Recovery*
Represented federal equity receiver of a $70 million Ponzi scheme and assisted in recovery of millions of dollars for innocent investors.
Lender Appeal*
Successfully advocated for lender in appeal of $4 million judgment.
Lost Profit Recovery*
Prevailed on summary judgment in claim for $3 million in escrow account to compensate client for lost profits.
*Prior Experience
Pro Bono
Mglej v. Multnomah County
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by Ninth Circuit as pro bono counsel for individual who was arrested while protesting in downtown Portland.
*Prior Experience