Overview
Michael J. Matasich works with a wide array of business owners, as well as businesses in the commercial real estate and construction industries, to avoid and resolve disputes with other businesses, other owners, or current or former employees. He has experience resolving matters relating to contracts, corporate governance, employment agreements, business torts and other types of business disputes. On the commercial real estate side, Michael handles disputes relating to leases and purchase agreements, construction contracts, liens, boundary disputes, trespass, eminent domain, oil and gas, ODNR, EPA and other real estate matters.
Michael earned his J.D. in 2004 from the University of Akron, the same school where he earned his B.A. in 2000. He is listed in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America and was selected for inclusion in Ohio Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2009-2015.
Honors & Recognition
Named one of the Best Lawyers in America (2019-2024)
Selected for inclusion in Ohio Rising Stars (2009-2015)
Credentials
Education
University of Akron School of Law
University of Akron
Admissions – Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Admissions – State
- Ohio
Professional & Civic
Professional Activities
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Medina County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Community Involvement
Medina County Economic Development Corporation; Chair, Member Care Committee
The Building Owners & Managers Association of Greater Akron; Chair, Membership Committee
Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging, Board of Trustees; Treasurer; Chair, Community Support and Services
Kinnect, Board of Directors; Chair, Programs Committee; Past President
County Advocates for Responsible Enterprise, Member
Past Affiliations
Akron Bar Association, Lawyers-to-Law-Student Mentor Program, Member
Akron CYO Development Committee, Member
American Heart Association Heart Walk, Team Leader
Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce Business Development Committee, Member
Legal Aid Society, Brief Advice Clinic, Member
Medina County Young Professionals Association, Member
Phi Delta Phi, Member and Magister
William K. Thomas Inn of Court, Member
Medina Christian Academy Vision Committee, Member
News & Insights
External News & Publications
"Key strategies to avoid common partnership disputes," Crain's Cleveland Business, October 2017
"Thinking about bringing on a partner? Hire an employee instead," Crain's Cleveland Business, April 2017
"Designing Commercial Contracts with Care," Properties Magazine, February 2016
"Nexus Gas Transmission- what's coming down the pipeline?" Crain's Cleveland Business, September 2015