Overview

Matt has first-chair experience at all stages of litigation. This includes drafting pleadings, conducting and defending fact and expert witness depositions, managing written discovery efforts/e-discovery procedures, preparing all pre-trial motions, and trying cases to judges and/or juries.

Previously, Matt held a number of positions in state and federal government. He served as an extern for Supreme Court of Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor, as well as the Honorable Michael H. Watson of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He also worked under Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine in the Health Care Fraud and Workers' Compensation Sections, respectively. In addition, Matt served as a court-appointed mediator, and as an extern within the Ohio House of Representatives.

In school, Matt was elected President of the Student Bar Association and served as a Managing Editor for the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution.

Representative Matters (Chronological)

• Shared Investments IV, LLC v. Keeco, LLC, N.D. Oklahoma, Case No. 4:24-cv-00286. Represent commercial real estate owner in regard to tenant dispute.
• Eren v. Summit Managed Solutions, LLC, et al., S.D. Indiana, Case No. 1:24-cv-00507. Litigate and resolve partnership dispute between two individuals.
• Somogye v. United Airlines, Inc., N.D. Ohio, Case No. 1:23-CV-02274. Litigate and resolve individual’s injury claim against airline.
• Little Mountain Precision, LLC v. DR Guns, LLC, N.D. Ohio, Case No. 1:22-cv-01471. Obtain $3.8M jury verdict, plus legal costs, for seller in regard to buyer’s breach of a commercial long-term purchase agreement. 
• Antolini v. Zorbx Inc., S.D.N.Y., Case No. 1:21-cv-11081. Obtain dismissal of complaint against manufacturer of consumer product.
• Whitmore, et al. v. Ainsely Oil Co. Inc., Portage County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 2021CV00049. Represent landowners and resolve claims in regard to oil spill on properties.
• AMMD, LLC v. Vita-Gen, Inc., et al., W.D. Texas, Case No. 1:20-CV-00200-RP. Obtain $2.2M judgment against material supplier in favor of consumer product manufacturer.
• Scassa v. Scassa, Carroll County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 20CVH29599. Obtain summary judgment on behalf of landowners in regard to Defendant’s claimed interest in real estate.  
• National Football Museum Inc. dba Pro Football Hall of Fame v. Welty Building Company Ltd., Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 2018CV01239. Litigate and resolve construction claims on behalf of Pro Football Hall of Fame and various contractors and subcontractors.
• Unified Bank v. Tornimparte Terra, LLC, Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 2018CV02500. Represent commercial lender in foreclosure proceedings.
• Thompson v. Vapor Station, LLC, Summit County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. CV-2018-06-2598. Litigate and resolve products liability claim on behalf of retailer.
• Emerald Environmental Inc. v. Lorain City School District Board of Education, Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 17CV192289. Litigate defamation claims between environmental services company and City.
• CNAI Real Estate LLC v. Cornice Co. Inc., et al., Stark County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 2016CV00372. Litigate and resolve $1M+ home renovation project between homeowner and various contractors.
• Richard v. Tavierne, et al., Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Case No. 16 CV 001679. Litigate and resolve business partnership dispute over national company on behalf of Plaintiff after defeating Defendants’ Motion for Summary Judgment.
• Represent national homebuilder through various arbitration proceedings.
• Represent various landowners in litigation regarding real estate tax valuations.
• Represent international aerospace manufacturer in regard to dispute over commercial long-term manufacturing agreement.
• Represent various landowners in regard to property rights related to eminent domain and the creation of oil and gas pipelines.

Court Admissions

• Ohio, 2015
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Professional & Civic Affiliations

• Akron Torchbearers, Membership Chair
• Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
• Akron Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Alliance Family Health Center
  • Board of Directors, Member
  • Governance Committee, Chairman
• Green High School Mock Trial Coach

Professional Honors & Awards

• Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" 2022-2024, Business Litigation, Construction Litigation 
• Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch^® in America, Construction Law (2021-2025)
• The Dean's Special Award in Outstanding Leadership and Contributions to the Moritz College of Law
• The Albert A. Levin Memorial Award for Professional Responsibility
• CALI Excellence for the Future Award
• Recipient of The Ohio State University Award for Outstanding Faculty Program

Presentations and Publications

• "Board of Tax Appeals Relaxes Life Care Requirement", April 27, 2020
• "Tolling Order Appears to Extend Deadline to File Tax Complaints", April 8, 2020
• "HIPAA Disclosures in light of COVID-19", April 3, 2020
• "Relaxed Telehealth Standards during the COVID-19 Emergency", April 3, 2020
• "Will Your Limitation of Liability Clause be Enforced?", August 16, 2019