C. Matthew Andersen

Background

Andersen, C. Matthew was born on March 21, 1949 in DeKalb, Illinois, United States. Son of Gilbert K. and Mary Elizabeth Andersen.

Education

Iowa State University (Bachelor of Science, 1971). George Washington University. Gonzaga University Law School (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1976).

Career

Johnson v. Central Valley School District, 97 W.2d 419, 645 P.2d 1088 (1982); Smith v. Ohio Casualty Ins. Company, 37 W. App. 71, 678 P.2d 829 (1984); Havelick v. Chobot, 851 P.2d 1010 Idaho (1993); IPCA v. MacHugh, 61 W. App. 403, 810 P.2d 535 (1991).Worked at Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers A Professional Service Corporation (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) specializing in General and Trial Practice including Construction, Insurance, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Accident and Personal Injury, Municipalities, Banking, Land Use Development, Criminal Defense, Employment and Labor, Environmental, Commercial Litigation, Taxation, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Public and Governmental Contracts and Worker's Compensation. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Washington. 1977, United States. Court of Military Appeals.

1978, United States. District Court, Eastern District of Washington and United States. Claims Court; 1982, United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and United States.

Supreme Court; 1986, Idaho. 1988, United States. District Court, District of Idaho. Adjunct Professor, Gonzaga University Law School.

Member: Washington State Bar Association. Idaho State Bar; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Military: Captain, United States.

Army (Judge Advocate General Corps), 1976-1979 (Also at Spokane, Washington Office). Successor firms established in Spokane in 1946 and in Coeur d'Alene in 1986, the firm focuses its practice on litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) with an emphasis on early and cost-effective resolution. The members of the firm practice with a strong sense of professional ethics and are experienced advocates before the courts in Washington and Idaho and in utilization of all ADR processes.

The firm has considerable expertise in construction law and also represents individuals. Sureties and insurers. Banks and lenders; municipalities.

National corporations and local businesses including manufacturers, retailers and developers. Educational institutions. And automotive industry manufacturers, financiers and dealers.

Membership

Member: Washington State Bar Association. Idaho State Bar; Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. Military: Captain, United States.

Army (Judge Advocate General Corps), 1976-1979 (Also at Spokane, Washington Office).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, traveling.

Connections

Married Eleanor Fassnacht, May 30, 1971.

Father:

Gilbert K.

Mother:

Mary Elizabeth Andersen

Spouse:

Eleanor Fassnacht