Atty. Matthew James Barkhurst

Atty. Matthew James Barkhurst

Matthew James Barkhurst is a lawyer practicing director and officer liability and insurance, professional liability insurance, insurance coverage litigation and 11 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Barkhurst at a glance

Matthew James Barkhurst is an Associate based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Bailey Cavalieri LLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2006), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2007), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2007). Educated at Capital University Law School (J.D., 2006) and Miami University (B.A. Zoology, 2001). Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Barkhurst is a lawyer practicing director and officer liability and insurance, professional liability insurance, insurance coverage litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Miami University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Matthew practices at Bailey Cavalieri LLC in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Barkhurst's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Barkhurst handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew James Barkhurst is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 Columbus 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James Barkhurst

Where is Matthew James Barkhurst's law office located?
Matthew James Barkhurst's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Bailey Cavalieri LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Barkhurst handle?
Matthew James Barkhurst focuses on employment, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew James Barkhurst practiced law?
Matthew James Barkhurst has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Matthew James Barkhurst go to law school?
Matthew James Barkhurst earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Zoology, 2001).
How can I contact Matthew James Barkhurst for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Capital University Law School
- 2006
B.A. Zoology
Miami University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2006
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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