Matthew Turetsk, a shareholder in the Seattle office of regional law firm Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, recently joined the board of directors for YouthCare.

“YouthCare is an amazing organization and I am excited that Matt is now a part of its critical mission,” said Mark Long, managing partner at Schwabe.

Turetsky focuses his litigation practice on resolving complex business disputes, and the defense of consumer claims and class-action claims against businesses, financial institutions, insurance companies and product manufacturers.  He has tried to verdict cases in the Superior Courts of Washington and Federal Court, jury trials, court trials, and arbitrations.  Turetsky graduated from Hastings College of Law, University of California, with a juris doctor degree.

YouthCare works to build confidence and promote self-sufficiency for homeless and underserved youth by providing shelter, hope and support.  Since its founding in 1974, YouthCare was the first shelter for homeless youth in the Western United States and continues to be a leader in providing services to this vulnerable population.