Matthew D. Besser

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Matthew D. Besser

also known as Matthew Emerson Douglas Besser

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 21 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Cleveland, OH
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Constitutional, Appeals, Civil Rights

Monarch Centre, Suite 302, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Cleveland, OH

Virtual Consultation Available

About Matthew

Biography

US News' The Best Lawyers in America's 2022 Cleveland "Employment Lawyer of the Year," representing employees. Named a "Super Lawyer" in Cleveland employment law. Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Discrimination 70%

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Appeals 10%

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Civil Rights 10%

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Constitutional 10%

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 21 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2004

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bolek Besser Glesius, LLC

Monarch Centre, Suite 302, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44124

bbgohio.com

Online Presence

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Matthew D. Besser's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joseph | September 01, 2022 | Constitutional

Excellent Job with my case

I reached out to Matt and his work with my case was superb, very thorough and prompt. I appreciate his approach. He was very helpful with instructing me on what was required of me for the case. My constitutional rights were protected and upheld thanks to this attorney.

Posted by Joshua | April 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Lawyer!!!

I could not have been any happier with Mr. Besser! He was kind, courtious, and extremely intelligent. It was amazing how well he handled my case. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | April 29, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Termination Case

When I was unexpectedly terminated from a management position last year I was devastated. The next day I found Matt Besser while researching Ohio employment lawyers and my call to him changed everything. He listened intently to the facts surrounding my dismissal, asked questions that I didn’t even ...know were relevant at the time, and quickly built a case that resulted in a very satisfactory outcome.. Matt is a rare attorney who combines his command of employment law with a genuine interest in the difficulties his clients face after a loss of livelihood. He and his firm have gained my highest confidence. 5/5 stars. Paul C., Columbus Ohio

Posted by Katalin | March 06, 2014 | Employment & Labor

Great lawyer!

Matt is an amazing lawyer! He is so easy to work with, he is very knowledgeable, he is patient, he listens and explains well, and he made me feel at ease at all time. I would highly recommend him for anyone needing an employment lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Employment & Labor

He brought home a win and gave me my life back.

Matt represented me in an employment discrimination claim. Throughout his representation he was professional and responsive. His pragmatic litigation approach and his incredible knowledge of employment law optimally positioned us for an amazing result - which he and his partner got. Perhaps most im...portantly, with him as my attorney I had the confidence and ease of mind that my case was being handled by someone who was truly advocating for me. They brought home a win for me and in doing so, gave me my life back. I can't recommend Matt and his firm enough.

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Matthew D. Besser's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Mulhall

Discrimination lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an impressive lawyer with exceptional depth and sound legal instincts, which only come with experience. I frequently reach out to Matt to get his thoughts on unique legal issues because his thoughts are always on point and useful."

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Jeremy Tor

Employment and labor lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Superb lawyer and one of the best brief writers I've encountered."

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Brian Mulhall

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer -- Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Community Service Award for Attorneys 40 & Under, District 12, Ohio State Bar Foundation

2013

Rising Star -- Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star -- Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star -- Employment Law, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Donald S. Teller Memorial Award, Ohio State Law Journal

Work Experience

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, United States Court Of Appeals 3d Circuit

Associations

2014 - Present

Certified Grievance Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Committee Member

2012 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates

2012 - Present

Judicial Selection Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

Committee Member

2011 - Present

Ohio Employment Lawyer's Association

Member

2006 - Present

Cleveland Employment Inns of Court

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

2011 - 2011

Ohio State Bar Association

Leadership Academy

2011 - 2014

Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Assocation

Committee Member

2006 - 2014

American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (Northeast Ohio chapter)

Executive Board Member

Education

2004

Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude

2001

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention

Emerging Issues in FMLA Litigation

2013

50th Annual Midwest Labor & Employment Law Conference

Social Media at Trial

2012

Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention

Social Media at Trial

2012

Ohio Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention

Why Social Media is a Nightmare for Attorneys and What to do About it

2012

Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention

Discovery of Social Media

2011

Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Prop 8 and the Future of Same-Sex Marriage, Panel Moderator

2011

Annual Seminar

Social Media and the Law

2010

Diversity Day

Recent Developments in Employment Discrimination

Publications

2011

Ohio Lawyer Magazine The Use of Sex-Stereotyping Claims by LGBT Employees in Ohio

2010

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Google Mistrials: What the Legal System Can do to Keep the Internet Out of the Jury Box

2003

Ohio State Law Journal May I Be Recused? The Tension Between Judicial Campaign Speech and Recusal After Republican Party of Minnesota v. White
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