Matthew D. Harper represents in a wide range of business, construction, and real estate disputes. He is a member of Eastman & Smith’s Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights, Business Litigation, Construction Law and Eminent Domain Practice Groups. Mr. Harper is admitted in state and federal courts throughout Ohio and Michigan and has appeared pro hac vice in business litigation in Indiana, North Carolina, South Carolina and Wisconsin.
Matthew D. Harper
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Toledo, J.D., graduated 1992
- University of Toledo, J.D. magna cum laude, graduated 1992
- Ashland University, B.A. magna cum laude, graduated 1989
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals: Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals: Third Circuit
- Federal Court of Claims
- U.S. District Court: Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Michigan
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Construction Law
- Natural Resources Law
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