Atty. Matthew Yackshaw

Atty. Matthew Yackshaw

Matthew Yackshaw is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Canton Canton 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Yackshaw at a glance

Matthew Yackshaw is a Member based in Canton, Ohio. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, tax, construction, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979), U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1981), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1981). Educated at The Ohio State Law School (J.D., 1979) and John Carroll University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Stark County (Member, Finance and Corporate Law Review Committees) Ohio State (Member, Environmental Law Committee) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation and Environment Energy and Resources) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Canton, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Yackshaw is a lawyer practicing business, commercial, commercial litigation and 13 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from John Carroll University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Matthew practices in Canton, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Yackshaw's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Matthew Yackshaw is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Construction Law

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White Collar Crimes

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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 Canton 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 Yackshaw

Where is Matthew Yackshaw's law office located?
Matthew Yackshaw's law practice is located in Canton, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Yackshaw handle?
Matthew Yackshaw focuses on personal injury, business, tax, construction, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew Yackshaw practiced law?
Matthew Yackshaw has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Matthew Yackshaw go to law school?
Matthew Yackshaw earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Matthew Yackshaw for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Yackshaw directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Yackshaw received?
Matthew Yackshaw's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State Law School
- 1979
B.A.
John Carroll University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of International Trade
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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