MdKaplanLaw.com
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Oregon Trial Attorney | DUI Defense | Medical Malpractice - Matthew D. Kaplan
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Matthew D. Kaplan graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in May 1993, then graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California in December 1996.
Mr. Kaplan began his legal career as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Judge Sidney Galton. While working at the Multnomah County Courthouse, he observed a multitude of trials and developed valuable relationships with judges, court staff, and other attorneys. In 1998, Mr. Kaplan took his first job as a Trial Attorney working at the Southern Oregon Public Defenders. After working a year and a half in Medford, Oregon, Mr. Kaplan returned to Portland to work as an Associate Trial Attorney for Squires & Lopez where he represented thousands of defendants in all levels of criminal offenses, ranging from traffic violations to the most serious felonies. He also developed a civil practice representing victims of automobile accidents.
In January 2003, Mr. Kaplan decided it was time to open his own practice focusing on Defense of Driving Under the Influence cases and representing victims of personal injuries. By starting his own practice, Mr. Kaplan is able to provide clients the personal attention needed to get them through difficult situations, at a reasonable price.
