Atty. Matthew Fortado
Matthew Fortado is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Bowdoin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.
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Matthew Fortado is an Of Counsel based in Uniontown, Ohio, practicing at McNamara & Freeman Co., L.P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on contracts, medical malpractice, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1979). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1977) and Bowdoin College (B.S., 1974). Active member of Akron and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Uniontown, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Fortado is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, criminal law and 2 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.S. degree from Bowdoin College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Matthew practices at McNamara & Freeman Co., L.P.A. in Uniontown, OH
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Uniontown are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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