
Matthew A. Smartnick
Associate
OFFICE
Cleveland
CONTACT
Matthew A. Smartnick Overview
Matt Smartnick devotes a significant portion of his practice to defending motor vehicle carriers in all aspects of litigation. He defends individuals, businesses, insurance carriers, and their insureds against claims involving personal injury, property damage, and wrongful death. His experience also includes municipal liability, products liability and creditor’s rights. Matt is admitted in both Ohio and Michigan.
Practices
Bar Admissions
- 2017, Ohio
- 2019, Michigan
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Organizations
- Defense Research Institute
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- Mahoning County Bar Association (Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee Member, Former Member)
Education
- University of Akron School of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2017)
- University of Akron (B.A., summa cum laude, 2014)
Honors & Recognition
- Rising Star, Ohio Super Lawyers, 2021-2023