Matthew Grimsley

Matt's website photo - 12-5-15Matthew received his Bachelors of Business Administration, cum laude, from Ohio University in 2010, and his Juris Doctorate from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2013. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio and is devoted to advocating on behalf of employees and independent contractors with claims sounding in both contract and tort.

Areas of practice include:

  • Discrimination
  • Harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Wrongful discharge
  • Wage and hour violations
  • Breach of contract
  • Fraud and intentional misrepresentation
  • Unemployment benefits

Education:

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, J.D., May 2013
Activities: Ohio State Entrepreneurial Business Law Journal, Author & Editor; Business Law Society; Civil Law Clinic; Trial Practice; Alternative Dispute Resolution Practicum.

Ohio University, College of Business, B.B.A., cum laude, March 2010
Majors: Business Economics; Marketing
Activities: Global Consulting Program, Ancona, Italy; Integrated Business Cluster

Publications:

What Effect Will Wal-Mart v. Dukes Have on Small Businesses?, 8 Ohio St. Entrepren. Bus. L.J. 99 (2013)

Professional asociations:

Ohio State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association, Northern District of Ohio Chapter

Prior Employment:

  • Law clerk for Linnen Co., LPA, Akron, OH (Sept 2013 – Aug 2014)
  • Certified Legal Intern for The Ohio State Civil Law Clinic, Columbus, OH (Aug – Dec 2012)
  • Employee Privacy Research Assistant to Professor Camille Hébert at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Columbus, OH (June – Aug 2012)