Attorneys
Matthew S. Sweeting
Matt Sweeting began his law practice in 1987 when first admitted to the Washington State Bar. Prior to practicing law he worked as a claims adjuster for a large insurance company and a claims consultant for a large insurance brokerage, with most of his time spent working on Longshore and Maritime claims. He also worked as a paralegal working on claimant’s Longshore claims for an attorney in Tacoma Washington. While finishing his undergraduate college education at Washington State University he worked as an investigator for a Portland, Oregon law firm that defended maritime personal injury lawsuits brought against ship owners. He worked full time while attending law school at the University of Puget Sound School of Law.
Since opening his practice in 1987, Matt has handled cases at all court levels in Washington, including arguing at the Washington State Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice and has done so in the United States District Court, Western District of Washington.
Matt is on the Board of Directors for WILG, a national worker’s compensation association for attorney’s that represent injured workers. His current practice includes representing Longshore and Shipyard workers under the Longshore Act, Maritime personal injury cases, and other personal injury cases.
In his spare time Matt enjoys spending time with his son and daughter and three grandsons, and boating, fishing, and travelling.
Jeffrey L. Rhodes
Before moving to Tacoma to form Sweeting Rhodes, Jeff worked for the ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan recovering paid benefits under the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act, ERISA, and the laws of Washington, Oregon, and California. While at the Welfare Plan, he graduated cum laude from the University of San Francisco School of Law as an evening student on scholarship. At USF, he served as a senior editor of the USF Maritime Law Journal and was honored as a Peggy Browning Fellow for his interest and experience in employee advocacy. Jeff also clerked at Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll, a San Francisco law firm representing labor organizations and injured workers. He is licensed to practice law in both Washington and California.
EILIDH J. MORRISON
Eilidh (pronounced Ā-lee) Morrison is a dedicated attorney with experience litigating personal injury, employment, and civil rights cases on behalf of working people in Washington state and across the Midwest. Prior to her time serving injured workers with Sweeting Rhodes, Eilidh advocated for clients harmed by powerful institutions, including corporations, employers, and government agencies. In every case, Eilidh strives to understand her clients’ lives and losses as deeply as she understands the law.
Originally from Ohio, Eilidh earned her undergraduate degree in English and Urban Studies from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. She received her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School, where she served as an editor of the Journal of Law Reform and advocated for clients as a student attorney in the Workers’ Rights and Juvenile Justice legal clinics. As part of Michigan’s Civil Rights Litigation Initiative, Eilidh supported the ACLU in a high-profile case challenging law enforcement’s misuse of early facial recognition technology.
Eilidh enjoys connecting with clients, simplifying complex legal processes, and translating her understanding of clients’ experiences into strong legal advocacy. Eilidh spends the weekends making messes with her toddler and cleaning them up with her husband.
Staff
Yajaira Sanchez – paralegal
Yajaira joined our team as a legal assistant and has quickly advanced into the Paralegal position. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice at the University of Washington Tacoma. She takes pleasure in helping injured longshore and harbor workers receive the compensation they deserve under the Longshore Act. Yajaira aspires to pursue her Juris Doctor to continue to advocate for injured workers as well as her Spanish speaking community.
In her free time, Ms. Sanchez enjoys snowboarding, traveling, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Nicole Ulmer – paralegal
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Mason Bert – Law Clerk
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