William Matthew Tinch

William Matthew Tinch

also known as Matt Tinch, William Tinch

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 14 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Middletown, OH
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Estate Planning, Family ... +2 more

301 North Breiel Boulevard, Middletown, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020
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About William

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 20%

15 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 14 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2011

Suspended

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2020

Location

Tinch Law

301 North Breiel Boulevard, Middletown, OH, 45042

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William Matthew Tinch's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

5 star (17)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Robert | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Poor Service (Zero stars if that was an option)

I hired Matt to represent my son in a custody situation. We met with Matt last summer, and paid him $1500. There were a two meetings with my son and his child's mother over the next month. Matt then would not return calls or emails to my son, so I stepped back in. It took me two weeks to get a call... back and a meeting planned. We spent two hours one evening filling out 'custody paperwork' with Matt, who said that it would be filed in two days with the county. Over the next 4 weeks, nothing was filed and we were not able to reach Matt. When I talked to his admin, she knew nothing about the filing. He finally emailed me saying that he was in an accident of some sort., He then texted me a picture of himself (strange). He promised me that he had filed the paperwork. He said that he had even taken it to the courthouse himself. Still the court had nothing, and this was almost 3 months after the first meeting. I spoke with one of the Partners who put us with 2 other attorneys within the firm, and Matt would no longer be working there. It ends up, that he filled out the wrong paperwork, and never filed it at all. He had no issue telling me lie after lie. And certainly no problem taking my money. We have emails and texts messages showing that he refused to respond to us. This is an honest and straight forward review. I took detailed notes throughout the process.

Posted by Sheri | May 3, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Perfect Attorney

I have been too many attorneys in the area. Many didn't want to work with me. My first impression of Matt Tinch, was that he cared. He cared about me. A refreshing change. He answered my questions and put me on the right path. I highly recommend him to everyone. He has became my attorney for ...life.

Posted by Bryan | May 1, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest and Caring

Mr. Tinch is very thorough, honest and caring. He will not just tell you what you want to hear. He puts his heart into his clients cases and fights harder than any other attorney I can think of. For example... I had a case for a traffic violation recently and Mr. Tinch got me the deal i never thought... i could get. No matter what the situation is, if you need legal representation or advice i highly recommend William Mathew Tinch

Posted by Kristen | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

For any legal needs I would highly recommend Matthew Tinch!!!

First off, I have been reading all of his reviews before finally hiring him to help me. I contacted Matt via email, and the response was immediate! Not only did he respond promptly to my initial web accessed information but asked , the same day, when we could talk or meet. It was then I knew Matthew ...tinch was my guy. I had previously called 3 separate law firms in search of the personal care that I felt was acceptable to my circumstance within price range. I felt not only uneasy about the others, but the ethics, compassion, empathy, and general human relations just we're not there. After 5 minutes on the phone with Matt he assured me everything was going to be fine, he has my back and he will see it all the way through! Not only were my expectations met, but exceeded! I would text at random hours of the day for a quick question. He on numerous accounts not only answered my questions but also knew every step of what I would ask next and was promp in relaying all information to me! I would highly recommend this attorney!!!!! At this time in my life not only did he save me from thousands of dollars, but his true genuine spirit made me believe he is my friend. Attorneys at times get a bad reputation for doing whatever it takes for the money. Not this one, compassion, understanding and empathy proceed his genuine character!

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

don't waste your money

I hired Matt because I knew him and I was told that he was supposed to be good. Gave him $1450 and never heard anything. I emailed him several times. Never got a response. I finally emailed him one last time to tell him I wanted my money back. He got in touch with me soon after that. Said he was sorr...y and that he wanted to help me and he wouldn't charge me anymore. He would never get back with me. I had to constantly message and email him. He was supposed to have a publication done for me. The day it was supposed to start I didn't see it in the paper. I called him. He said he would call the next day and let me know. He never did. I messaged him for three weeks with no response. At the end of the third week he finally got back with me. He was also out sick or had personal issues going on. When I finally got a new lawyer. I learned that he had barely done anything for me and what was done wasn't done right. So 6 months of stress and money and nothing to show for it. It put us back and hurt us. I tried to message him in the end for a number that we needed that he had. He never responded. Truly disrespectful and unprofessional. Worst treatment ever. You will regret it if you hire him.

William Tinch

Replied last April 27, 2017

This review written in anonymity has been flagged for obvious reasons. There is no truth to the claims of this client who demanded and received way more attention than similar cases have called for. I encourage everyone to look at all my reviews and endorsements. This review will then be placed in its proper light.

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William Matthew Tinch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Pitera

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt Tinch is as good as it gets when it comes to zealous and sophisticated legal representation. I've gotten to know Matt over eight years and I can tell you that he's honest, trustworthy, hard-working, and intelligent. He fights for his clients to get the best possible outcomes, whether by verdict or settlement. He is someone that leaves no stone unturned. He and I have spent years discussing legal issues and I do not hesitate to seek Matt's advice on cases that I handle. I trust Matt, and I know you will too after meeting him. If you want one of the best lawyers in southwestern Ohio, look no further than Matt Tinch. He will do an excellent job representing you. He has my full endorsement."

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Travis Miller

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a hardworking and dedicated attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. I would recommend him to anyone."

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Andrew Connors

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt and I worked together to assist a client with complex intellectual property ownership issues arising in the person's divorce. At all times, Matt was professional and prompt in coordinating our efforts, explaining to me the circumstances of the client's family law proceedings (an area in which I do not practice), and assisting me with conveying important information to the client on the subject matter for which I was engaged. I would heartily endorse Matt."

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Rocky Ball

Family lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Tinch is a very skilled advocate for his clients. He is very detail oriented and very knowledgeable regarding Family law. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel."

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Renee Crist

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Matt is a very competent and dedicated attorney. Regardless of how difficult the matter Matt is always professional and a pleasure to work with on a case."

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Michael Gumprecht

General practice lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tinch is an excellent attorney who works hard for his clients. His reputation in Ohio regularly benefits his clients and his performance in Court is respected by many."

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Richard West

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a caring, attentive attorney who carefully considers all aspects of his client's case. Matt worked for my firm and received numerous compliments from our clients for his excellent service and attention to detail."

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Rachel Ruppert

Unknown lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an attorney that cares about his clients and works towards resolutions that are beneficial not only in a legal sense, but for his client personally as well. Matt is also very professional in his dealings with other attorneys."

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Brandon Osterbind

Litigation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. As a Virginia lawyer, I turned to Matt to help a client navigate a civil dispute that was filed in Ohio. Matt is smart, hardworking, available, and honest. Matt took the case and guided our client through numerous issues that would have stumped many lawyers. Matt strategically positioned the client into a position of power and successfully litigated the matter to conclusion in a matter of months. I am happy to endorse Matt and do so without hesitation."

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Dustin Hurley

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several divorce, custody, and other family law matters to Matt. I know Matt to work hard for each of his clients just like he would for his closest friends and relatives."

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Gary Clendenin

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Worked with Matt on matter than involved both Ohio and Florida law. Matt is a consummate professional and has an extraordinary legal acumen. Highly recommended. Also have worked with Matt on bankruptcy referrals and he does a great job. Versatile lawyer with broad array of legal knowledge and capacity."

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Kelly McKoy

Family lawyer

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Rocky Ball

Family lawyer

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Anne Harvey

Family lawyer

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Markus Moll

Unknown lawyer

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Renee Crist

Family lawyer

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Michael Gumprecht

Personal injury lawyer

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Richard West

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Rachel Ruppert

General practice lawyer

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Brandon Osterbind

Litigation lawyer

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Rupert Ruppert

Litigation lawyer

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Michael D'Amico

Litigation lawyer

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Gary Clendenin

Litigation lawyer

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Dustin Hurley

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2020.

Indefinite Suspension issued in OH, 2020

updated on 12/08/2020

Suspended indefinitely means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for an unknown period of time. The attorney will need to re-apply for admission to the Bar if he or she intends to resume practice in the future.

Interim Suspension issued in OH, 2017

updated on 01/05/2018

Interim suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice during a disciplinary investigation. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2016

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

2014

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO

Work Experience

2013 - Present

General Practitioner, Kirby, Thomas & Brandenburg, Co, L.P.A.

2012 - 2013

Managing Attorney, Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices, L.L.P.

2011 - 2011

Assistant General Counsel Clerk, Advance Auto Parts

2011 - 2012

Associate Attorney, West & Hurley, Co., L.P.A.

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, West, Hurley & Malikiewicz

2010 - 2011

Law Clerk, Franklin Municipal Court

2010 - 2011

Assistant General Counsel Clerk, Liberty University

2009 - 2009

Law Clerk, Cornyn Law Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Christian Law Association

Attorney Member

2016 - Present

Warren County Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bowman v. Leisz, 2014-Ohio-4763

Found in favor of Tinch's client, Mrs. Bowman

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Education

2011

Liberty University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2008

University of Cincinnati

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Lunch and Learn

The Critical Estate Plan

2016

Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide

Auto Insurance Bad Faith

2016

Auto Injury Litigation: The Ultimate Guide

How to Get Your Social Media, Email and Text Evidence Admitted (and Keep Theirs Out)

2014

Law Office Management

Starting Your Own Law Practice

Publications

2013

From the Desk of W. Matthew Tinch, Esq. It's Time To Finalize Your End Of Life And Estate Planning

2011

Liberty Legal Journal The Cost of Crime

Languages

English

Activity

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