"Matt is outstanding to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and lays out the fact patterns well."
Chambers USA client quote
While Matt has significant experience litigating complex insurance disputes on behalf of policyholders when such disputes become unavoidable, he brings a proactive, problem-solving approach to complex insurance coverage matters. Matt’s problem-solving mindset seeks to achieve favorable coverage outcomes for clients in lieu of time-consuming coverage litigation.
As a member of the White-Collar Defense and Investigations group, Matt represents public and privately held clients in internal investigations and state and federal governmental investigations.
As a member of the Employee Benefits Litigation group, Matt represents clients in ERISA disputes in federal court and assists ERISA fiduciaries and plan sponsors in proactively complying with their ERISA obligations.
In addition to his Insurance Recovery, White-Collar and Investigations, and Employee Benefits practices, Matt also maintains a diverse general business litigation practice representing closely held and publicly traded business clients on a wide variety of commercial matters. Matt has litigated disputes involving business torts, contracts, employment, and trade secret matters in state and federal courts nationwide at all stages of litigation, including trials, post-trial proceedings, and appeals.
Since 2022, Matt has been recognized as a Leading Lawyer by Chambers USA in Insurance Law, most recently ranked in Band 3 in Ohio (2023). Chambers researchers noted, "Matthew Chiricosta has in-depth experience of providing insurance coverage and litigation counseling to clients. He regularly advises clients from a wide range of industries including education, healthcare, and manufacturing." Clients interviewed by Chambers USA stated, "Matt is outstanding to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and lays out the fact patterns well."
Matt serves as a member of the firm's Associates Committee.
He is an active participant in the Legal Aid Volunteer Lawyers Program, where he represents underprivileged clients in various litigation matters on a pro bono basis.
J.D., summa cum laude, Cleveland State University College of Law, Cleveland State Law Review Research Editor, 2012
B.A. in Political Science, magna cum laude, Allegheny College, 2009
"Matt is outstanding to work with. He is responsive, knowledgeable, and lays out the fact patterns well."
Chambers USA client quote