Matthew D. Kaplan graduated Cum Laude while earning his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in May, 1993. Mr. Kaplan graduated from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California in December of 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 defendants charged in all level of criminal cases, ranging from traffic violations to the most serious felonies. He also developed a civil practice representing victims of automobile accidents.

In January, 2003 Matthew D. Kaplan decided it was time to open his own practice focusing on representing victims that have been injured as a result of another's negligent actions. By starting his own practice Mr. Kaplan is able to provide clients with the personal attention needed to get them through difficult situations, combined with intelligent aggressive representation.

Matthew D. Kaplan is a member of the American Association For Justice, Oregon State Bar Association, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, , and the Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He also volunteers his time on the Advisory Board for Oregon Safe Kids.

Matthew D. Kaplan lives in Southwest Portland with his wife, two children and two dogs. He is a 2nd degree black belt in TaeKwon-Do and is an avid sports fan.