About Matthew Alan
Matthew Alan Rowan built his academic foundation at the University of Oregon, completing a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Spanish in 2005 before returning to the same campus for law school. He earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2010. Those years in Eugene shaped the mix of analytical training and language skills that underpin his approach to legal work.
After law school, Rowan began practicing in Oregon. He has spent his career working in private practice settings in the state and has navigated the routine demands of client representation, case preparation and courtroom procedure. His path has kept him close to the community where he studied, and that continuity shows in how he conducts legal work—steady, practical and oriented toward resolving issues for clients rather than theatrical gesture.
Rowan’s undergraduate background in Political Science and Spanish informs his professional style. The political science training helps him analyze statutory and regulatory matters, while Spanish-language ability assists communication with clients who prefer to speak in that language. He tends to manage files in a way that emphasizes clarity for the client. He explains options plainly and lays out likely steps and timelines in accessible terms.
He is licensed to practice in Oregon and is based at Collins Rowan, LLP. At the firm he handles client matters that require careful preparation and a firm grasp of legal procedure. Colleagues describe him as someone who prepares thoroughly and puts client priorities at the center of case planning. He approaches litigation and transactional work with the same methodical attention to detail, whether drafting pleadings, negotiating agreements or preparing witnesses for testimony.
Outside the office, Rowan’s Oregon roots remain apparent; he has kept professional ties in the state since his student days. He is known around the firm for steady pacing through complex matters and for using his language skills when they add value to client communication. He currently practices at Collins Rowan, LLP in Oregon, representing clients in a range of matters.
