Matthew Seeley Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Lakewood, Ohio

As in house counsel to this family owned business, I have provided business advice and guidance, processed and worked with State and federal administrative agencies to ensure compliance with industry and employment rules and regulations, assisted with employment and independent contractor matters and provided assistance with financing and economic matters.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

Labor, employment and business lawyers.

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

• In my present role, I am representing numerous employers and mid-sized businesses, including Fortune 500 companies. I am also assisting clients on multiple areas, such as employment, real estate, and corporate laws and.
• Expertly litigated numerous cases in federal court including wage and hour claims and claims of business interference.
• Facilitated clients in negotiating complex commercial transactions and licensing, and proprietary information matters,
• Supported clients in claims of disputed tax obligations with both the IRS and Ohio Department of Tax.
• Coached business owners on avoiding OSHA and other retaliatory claims related to COVID-19, as well as constructive discharge related to refusals to work on site.
• Tactfully negotiated, developed, and implemented commercial and employment contracts, including NDAs, non-competes, MSAs, distribution agreements, construction, and architect AIA contracts.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

• As a Partner, I was assisting clients in several business disputes, such as contract law, construction claims, product and premises liability, non-compete agreements, business torts, and real estate. Along with.
• Represented entities and individuals in collection efforts by Internal Revenue Service and the Ohio Department of Taxation.
• Managed multiple COVID-19 related employment matters, including civil action and OSHA retaliation, including OSHA health and safety complaints.
• Aided clients with employees' unemployment compensation claims and appeals therefrom with the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.
• Coordinated with large corporations, family businesses, and individuals as Business Litigator.
• Planned and delivered training to small businesses in line with State of Ohio administrative and tax matters.

Cleveland, Ohio

• While working here, I directed business and real estate matters, including resolving shareholder disputes, fiduciary issues, contract/UCC matters, and commercial lease negotiations. I was guiding clients on employment.
• Facilitated employers and individuals with defending tax collection from the IRS and Ohio Department of Taxation.
• Managed peripheral litigation and claims arising from contractor disputes, mechanics' liens, and tenant issues/evictions.
• Represented clients experiencing civil theft claims against ex-employees and third-party co-conspirators.
• Offered expert-level legal assistance to clients using excellent knowledge of non-competition and non-solicitation law.
• Successfully protected minority shareholder rights in close corporations and family businesses.

Bachelor Of Arts, English Language And Literature/Letters

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Juris Doctor (J.D.)

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Education record

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science