With an eye for finding the “little fact” that makes a big difference in the outcome of a case, Matt thrives in the complex world of civil rights and business litigation.

Matt also has a unique way of personally connecting with clients and understanding their individual needs. As the firm’s resident IT leader, he is able to present his client’s cases using a variety of digital media in effective ways that resonate with a jury and get his clients the results they need. He understands that juries expect complex matters to be presented in a simplified digital format and this is where Matt excels. 

Matt has been successful in negotiating matters large and small, from catastrophic personal injuries to constitutional violations and wrongful death cases.

Services & Industries

• Labor & Employment
• Litigation
• Public Law
• Business
• Insurance
• Public Sector

Education

• The Ohio State University, J.D., 2010
• The Ohio State University, B.S., 2007

Bar & Court Admissions

• Ohio, 2010
• U.S. District Courts, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Professional & Community Activities

• Federal Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Columbus Bar Association

Articles & Presentations

• “Foster Care Placements and Adoptions Raise Issues Under the Family and Medical Leave Act,” Employee Benefit Plan Review, February 2019
• "Employee vs. Independent Contractor Classifications: What Can the Employer Control?,” Business Opportunities Handbook, Fall 2017

Honors

The Ohio State University

• Battelle Scholarship Award
• National Merit Finalist Scholarship Award
• University Pre-Law Program in Oxford, England
• 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers Rising Star