"Matt is very client-oriented and has a superior understanding of sophisticated issues and concepts related to large and complex projects."
Chambers USA client quote
Matt has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, and he represents clients regularly in state and federal courts, as well as in negotiations, mediations and arbitrations. His trial experience includes construction, tort, trade secret, merger and acquisition, and other business matters.
In addition to his dispute resolution work, Matt also counsels clients in connection with matters and transactions involving construction and/or insurance-coverage issues. He is experienced at drafting and negotiating contract documents and other documents for both private and public construction projects. He also has experience drafting insurance procurement requirements, indemnification agreements and other risk-transfer provisions in contracts, and he regularly advises clients regarding insurance coverage issues in a variety of other contexts. He speaks regularly at seminars and other public forums concerning construction, insurance and product liability issues.
Matt has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Construction Law by Chambers USA in Band 4, Ohio (2024). Chambers USA researchers report the following quotes from Matt's clients, "He's excellent. Matt is responsive and easy to deal with. Matt is very client-oriented and has a superior understanding of sophisticated issues and concepts related to large and complex projects."
Benchmark Litigation named Matt a "Litigation Star" – U.S. (National) and Ohio in the areas of Insurance, Construction, and Product Liability and Recall Litigation (2019-2025).
Matt has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2018-2025) in the areas of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, and Litigation – Insurance.
Additionally, he has been selected to the Ohio Super Lawyers list from 2013-2024, and he has been selected for inclusion in the "Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio" list and the "Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland" list by Ohio Super Lawyers.
Matt is a member of both the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law and the John M. Manos Inn of Court.
J.D., with honors, The Ohio State University College of Law, 1997
B.A., summa cum laude, Kent State University, 1994
"Matt is very client-oriented and has a superior understanding of sophisticated issues and concepts related to large and complex projects."
Chambers USA client quote