Atty. Matthew J. Dolan
Matt, a resident of Chagrin Falls, joined the firm in 1997 and became a Principal in 2001. Matthew J.
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Matthew J. Dolan is a Principal based in Chardon, Ohio, practicing at Thrasher, Dinsmore & Dolan A Legal Professional Association. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1990). Educated at Case Western Reserve University (J.D., 1990) and Boston College (A.B., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Geauga and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chardon, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matt, a resident of Chagrin Falls, joined the firm in 1997 and became a Principal in 2001
- Matthew J. Dolan represents business clients in a variety of matters as well as considerable experience with real estate matters, including zoning and land use issues, and municipal law issues
- Matt is a former Assistant Geauga County Prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General
- He served in the Ohio General Assembly as the State Representative for the 98th District, which includes all of Geauga County and parts of Cuyahoga County
- Matt is an adjunct Professor at Case Western Reserve School of Law
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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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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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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 Chardon 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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