Matthew H. Mues
Of Counsel
Matt Mues is an experienced complex commercial litigation attorney who puts his legal know-how to work finding cost-effective solutions for his clients. While recognizing that litigation is necessary at times to achieve the right result for a client, Matt strives to mitigate issues before they compound into greater dilemmas and endeavors to create favorable outcomes for his clients no matter the situation presented.
He has a particular area of focus in construction law, with an emphasis on matters relating to contracts; liens; construction and design defects; land use and zoning; work site injuries; and acceleration and delay claims.
Matt has been the lead attorney in numerous complex, multi-party litigation cases, including construction cases involving high rises, schools, resorts, commercial buildings, care facilities, multi-family complexes, and residential homes and properties. He has represented owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals.
Admitted to Practice
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Oregon, 2004
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Utah, 2013
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Washington, 2015
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U.S. District Court District of Oregon, 2010
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U.S. District Court for the District of Utah, 2013
Education
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J.D., University of Oregon School of Law, 2004
- Associate Editor, Oregon Law Review
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B.A., English Literature, University of Montana, 2000
Professional Recognition
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- Selected to "Oregon Rising Stars," Thomson Reuters, 2010-2018
Background
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- Director of Operations of Two Successful Start-Ups: 2016-2020
- Partner, 2009-2016; Associate, 2005-2009 — Blunck & Walhood, LLC
- Associate, Hershner Hunter, LLP, 2004-2005