Atty. Matthew John Bakota

Atty. Matthew John Bakota

Matthew John Bakota is a lawyer practicing commercial + business litigation, litigation, class action + mdl + mass tort and 14 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Ohio University, E.W.

Dayton Dayton 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Bakota at a glance

Matthew John Bakota is an Attorney based in Dayton, Ohio, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2005) and Kentucky U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court for the Eastern D (2008). Educated at University of Akron J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism B.S. cum laude (—). Active member of professional associations •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance - Professional Liability Committee Employment Practice Subcommittee Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality Committee •Kentucky Bar Association •Cincinnati Bar Association. Serands clients in Dayton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew John Bakota is a lawyer practicing commercial + business litigation, litigation, class action + mdl + mass tort and 14 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Ohio University, E.W
  • Scripps School of Journalism, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Dayton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Bakota's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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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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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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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 Dayton 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 John Bakota

Where is Matthew John Bakota's law office located?
Matthew John Bakota's law practice is located in Dayton, Ohio. The firm is Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Bakota handle?
Matthew John Bakota focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, ip, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew John Bakota practiced law?
Matthew John Bakota has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

University of Akron J.D. magna cum laude
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Ohio University, E.W. Scripps School of Journalism B.S. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2005
Kentucky U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio U.S. District Court for the Eastern D
Admitted: 2008

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