Atty. Matthew James McCracken

Atty. Matthew James McCracken

Matthew James McCracken is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate law, securities and 8 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Vassar College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James McCracken at a glance

Matthew James McCracken is a Partner based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Chernett Wasserman, LLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, and construction. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2004) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (2005). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Vassar College (B.S. Psychology, 1999). Active member of Cleveland Bar Association (Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section) Ohio State Bar Association. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James McCracken is a lawyer practicing business litigation, corporate law, securities and 8 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Vassar College in 1999, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices at Chernett Wasserman, LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James McCracken's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James McCracken 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.

Matthew James McCracken is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew James McCracken is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew James McCracken is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

Matthew James McCracken is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

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 Cleveland 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 McCracken

Where is Matthew James McCracken's law office located?
Matthew James McCracken's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Chernett Wasserman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James McCracken handle?
Matthew James McCracken focuses on employment, business, real estate, m&a, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew James McCracken practiced law?
Matthew James McCracken has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew James McCracken go to law school?
Matthew James McCracken earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S. Psychology, 1999).
How can I contact Matthew James McCracken for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2004
B.S. Psychology
Vassar College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2005

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