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Matthew D. Besser focuses his practice on employment discrimination and civil rights. He has experience in all aspects of litigation, from negotiation through trial and final appellate review. Having worked for several years at a large law firm representing corporate defendants in employment disputes, he is able to offer a unique perspective to plaintiffs with employment-related claims. Besser also has significant experience as an appellate advocate, authoring many briefs and arguing several cases before the Ohio and federal courts of appeal, and teaching appellate advocacy at Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Besser graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where he received awards for the top grade in Trial Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Disability Discrimination, and Evidence. He also received the Donald S. Teller Memorial Award for the student note contributing most significantly to The Ohio State Law Journal. After law school, Besser served as Law Clerk to Judge Richard L. Nygaard on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
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State: Ohio
Acquired: 2004
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Monarch Centre, Suite 302, 5885 Landerbrook Drive, Cleveland, OH, 44124
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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 ...
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...
"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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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
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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
2004 - 2005
Law Clerk, United States Court Of Appeals 3d Circuit
2014 - Present
Certified Grievance Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2012 - Present
Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates
2012 - Present
Judicial Selection Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationCommittee Member
2011 - Present
Ohio Employment Lawyer's AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Cleveland Employment Inns of Court
2011 - 2011
Ohio State Bar AssociationLeadership Academy
2011 - 2014
Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssocationCommittee Member
2006 - 2014
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (Northeast Ohio chapter)Executive Board Member
2004
JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Emerging Issues in FMLA Litigation
2013
Social Media at Trial
2012
Social Media at Trial
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Why Social Media is a Nightmare for Attorneys and What to do About it
2012
Discovery of Social Media
2011
Prop 8 and the Future of Same-Sex Marriage, Panel Moderator
2011
Social Media and the Law
2010
Recent Developments in Employment Discrimination
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