Overview

Matthew is a shareholder in Reminger Co., L.P.A.'s Columbus office, and also serves as the firm's Co-Chair of General Casualty/Excess and Surplus Lines Practice Group. He has litigated and tried cases involving professional liability, medical malpractice, premises liability, directors and officers liability, wrongful death, products liability and copyright infringement.  Matthew has tried cases in both state and federal courts throughout Ohio. He has also argued and briefed appeals in Ohio’s appellate courts and the Fourth and Sixth Circuits.

For nearly 10 years, Matthew served as the Coach of and Advisor to the Mock Trial Team of the Capital University School of Law, where he also served as Adjunct Professor teaching second and third year law students trial advocacy and evidence. Matthew has served as General Counsel to one of Central Ohio's largest non-profit organizations and outpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment facility. He has spoken to audiences throughout the country on issues dealing with trial practice, medical negligence, UM/UIM claims, and employment issues.

Honors & Recognitions

Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants

Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Litigation - Insurance

Named a Top Lawyer Central Ohio (Professional Liability), Columbus CEO Magazine 

Rated AV® Preeminent™: Very Highly Rated in Both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review

Recognized as a Super Lawyer by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, since 2017

Recognized as a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers Magazine, 2011-2016

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Selected as Columbus CEO 2022 Top Lawyers in Central Ohio

Community & Professional

Professional:

American Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

American Association For Justice

President, Central Ohio Chapter of the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Community:

Board of Directors, Columbus Film Commission (2013-present)

Board of Directors, Eagle International Associates (2016-present)

St. Baldrick's Foundation, Shavee (2014-2018)

Results

For a more complete list of trial results, please contact attorney.
  • Jan 20, 2016, Judgment Affirmed
    5th Appellate Dist

    Timothy Melton v. Donna Guy and Ed’s Sleds

    Plaintiff appealed favorable jury award but denial of permanent damages.

  • Apr 23, 2015, Favorable Outcome
    Licking

    Defense of auto admitted liability personal injury claim and allegations of permanent injuries

  • Sep 27, 2012, Judgment Affirmed
    5th Appellate Dist

    Nicki Hawkins, et al., v. World Factory, et al.

    Plaintiffs appealed adverse trial court judgment in products liability case

  • Sep 20, 2012, Judgment Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    R. Cotterman v. C. Arnebeck, et al.

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in legal malpractice claim

  • Jul 3, 2012
    Van Wert County

    Trucking property damage claims and cross-claims for indemnity and insurance coverage by contract hauler against broker

  • May 3, 2012, Judgment Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    Kathleen McGrath, et al. v. Team Columbus Soccer, LLC

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgment in sports facility commercial premises liability personal injury claim

  • Apr 12, 2012, Summary Judgment
    Franklin

    Defense of sports facility commercial premises liability personal injury claim

  • Apr 12, 2012, Summary Judgment
    Franklin

    Sports facility commercial premises liability personal injury claim

  • Feb 10, 2012, Motion For Summary Judgment
    Muskingham

    Defense of products liability claim

  • May 20, 2011
    Franklin

    Arbitration defense of property damage commercial premises liability claim

  • May 20, 2010, Plaintiff Verdict
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

    Defense of computer fraud and abuse act, copyright infringement and misappropriation of trade secrets intellectual property claims

  • Mar 31, 2010, Affirmed
    10th Appellate Dist

    Wolfe v. Bison Baseball, Inc. aka Buffalo Bisons

    Plaintiff appealed adverse trial court judgement in sports commercial premises liability claim.

  • Nov 19, 2009, Plaintiff Verdict
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

    Defense of entertainment commercial premises liability, personal injury claim involving multiple fractures.

  • Jun 19, 2008, Plaintiff Verdict
    U.S. Dist. Court, Southern Dist. Of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio

    Defense of entertainment liability personal injury claim.

    (The Agency, LLC)

  • Jul 13, 2007, Plaintiff Verdict
    Montgomery

    Prosecution of construction liability property damage claim by owner developer against painting subcontractor.

News

News

Speaking Engagements

  • From Algorithms to Arguments: AI’s Role in Civil Litigation
    May 8, 2024
  • Hocus Focus: Using A Focus Group to Defend Your Case
    Richmond, Virginia, Mar 16, 2022
  • The Future of Successful Litigation Management.  Not Just Hindsight Anymore
    Chicago, IL, May 15, 2019
  • Cross Examination of a Plaintiff through a Language Interpreter
    Columbus, OH, Dec 14, 2018
  • What's At Risk? A Lot if You Don't Know What Damages Are Recoverable 
    Philadelphia, PA, Sep 12, 2018
  • Cross-Examination of the Decedent’s Spouse and Children in a Wrongful Death Trial
    Columbus, OH, Dec 1, 2017
  • Privacy considerations in assisted living and senior citizen resident communities
    Columbus, OH, Jul 13, 2016
  • Juror Misconduct: Strategies for Jury Research in the New Social Media Age
    Eagle International Associates Fall Conference, Boston, MA, Oct 16, 2015
  • Taking Tech to Task: Tackling Technology’s Troublesome Issues
    Claims and Litigation Management Alliance Annual Conference, Palm Desert, CA, Mar 27, 2015
  • Best Practices in Courtroom Direct and Cross Examination.
    5th Annual Trial Skills Institute, Columbus, OH, Dec 10, 2014
  • The Importance of Sound Nursing Charting Practices
    Felbry College of Nursing, Columbus, OH, Nov 13, 2014
  • Negotiating and Litigating the Damages: Defense Perspective”
    National Business Institute CLE, Columbus, Ohio, Apr 25, 2014
  • The Sudden Emergency and Last Clear Chance Defenses
    Church Mutual Eagle International Associates Seminar - Merrill, WI, Jun 25, 2013
  • The Fundamentals of Medical Claims in Ohio
    Sanford Brown College of Medical Care - Columbus, OH, Feb 7, 2013
  • Cross Examination from Two Different Points of View
    Columbus Bar Association and Central Ohio Association for Justice 3rd Annual Trial Skills Institute - Columbus, OH, Nov 9, 2012
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Ohio Medical Negligence Law
    Sanford-Brown College of Podiatry - Columbus, OH, Aug 14, 2012
  • Anatomy of a Trial – Using Juries and Judges to Predict results - Columbus Claims Association
    Columbus, OH, Mar 10, 2011
  • "Assessing and Addressing Insurance Fraud in the Claims Environment"- Council on Litigation Management Seminar- Safe Auto.
    Columbus,OH, Apr 14, 2010
  • Litigation 102: Pleadings and Motion Practice
    Sep 30, 2009
  • Structured Settlements
    Aug 26, 2009
  • Case Assessment & Evaluation
    Jul 10, 2009
  • Ethical Issues Typically Encountered by Staff Counsel, State Auto Insurance Eastern Division
    Columbus, Ohio, Sep 24, 2008
  • "Commercial Premises Liability-LIability for Acts of Third Parties", National Business Institute CLE
    Columbus, Ohio, May 21, 2008

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Education

J.D., University of Dayton School of Law, 2001

B.A., Xavier University, University Scholar, 1998

Admissions

  • State of Ohio, 2001
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio, 2001
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2002
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2002
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, 2003
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