About Mathew J.
Mathew J. Riberdy grew up questioning assumptions and habits of thought. He carried that impulse into college and then into law school. He earned dual bachelor’s degrees in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2012. He went on to complete his J.D. at the University of Oregon School of Law in 2015.
After law school, Riberdy built a practice grounded in courtroom procedure and case preparation. He is licensed to practice in Oregon and has been active in bar and trial organizations since 2018. That year he joined the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He is also a member of the Multnomah Bar Association and the American Bar Association, maintaining ties to both local and national professional communities.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in the way he prepares cases. He balances written advocacy with oral argument. He spends time in the office drafting pleadings and preparing witnesses. He also spends time in the courtroom testing theories in front of judges and juries. His memberships in trial-oriented organizations reflect a steady engagement with litigation practice and trial advocacy training.
Riberdy’s educational background in philosophy informs his approach to legal problems. He pays attention to definitions and to the structure of an argument. Political science training gives him context for how institutions and rules interact. Those elements shape how he evaluates evidence and frames cases for juries, opposing counsel and the bench.
Outside of court dockets and case files, he participates in continuing legal education and association events. He attends seminars and workshops offered by the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice. He also engages with peers through the Multnomah Bar Association and the American Bar Association to stay current on procedural developments and practice trends.
He practices at Rizk Law P.C., where he represents clients in matters filed in Oregon courts. His work spans courtroom advocacy, motion practice and client counseling in state proceedings.
