Mathew Teagarden
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Mathew Teagarden

Partner
teagarden.mathew@dorsey.com

Overview

Matt is a partner in the Tax, Trusts and Estates Group.

Matt advises individuals and families on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. His experience includes complex gifting techniques, generation skipping transfer tax planning, the creation of business entities, succession planning, charitable planning, and international wealth-transfer strategies.

Education & Admissions

Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 2014), cum laude

New York University School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2015)

University of Washington (B.A., English and Political Science, 2003)

Admissions

  • Washington

News & Resources

Select Presentations

  • “If the Trust Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It. If the Trust is Broke, Come to this Presentation,” Washington State Bar Association - Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting, June 4, 2023

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Seattle President
  • Washington State Bar Association – Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Accolades

Diversity Inclusion Recognition 2023

  • Contributed more than 50 Diversity hours, 2023
  • Named "Seattle Ones to Watch" in Trusts and Estates by Best Lawyers®, 2021-2025
  • Listed as a “Rising Star” by Washington Super Lawyers, 2023-2024

   Pro Bono 50 Hours 2022    Contributed 50+ Pro Bono Hours in 2021

  • Contributed more than 50 Challenge pro bono hours, 2021-2022
Mathew Teagarden