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Matthew Gurr is a member of the firm's real property practice group. He specializes in construction industry and government contracts. Matt helps clients navigate federal contract law, agency regulations, federal and state bid protests, and litigation. Matt assists in legal matters for both public and private construction projects.
Before becoming an associate attorney, Matt clerked for the U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals in Washington, D.C., assisting in the resolution of contract disputes between federal contractors and executive agencies. Prior to law school, Matt served in the U.S. Navy as a flight line supervisor during Operation Enduring Freedom.
Admitted to Practice
- Washington, 2022
- District of Columbia, 2021
Education
- J.D., University of South Carolina School of Law, 2020
- Member of Student Bar Association and Veterans in Law Society
- Environmental Law Clinic, 2019
- Clinic Award for Best Research and Writing
- B.A., History, University of Tennessee, 2017, magna cum laude
Memberships & Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- American Bar Association, Section of Public Contract Law
- American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law
- Washington State Bar Association
Professional Recognition
- Selected to "Washington Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2024
- Washington Supreme Court Pro Bono Publico Honor Roll, 2024
- Finalist, Julie Orr Heart of Justice Pro Bono Award, 2023
Background
- Associate, Groff Murphy PLLC, Seattle, 2021-2022
- Law Clerk, U.S. Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, Washington, D.C.
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