Matthew D. "Matt" Besser
About Matthew D. Besser
Matthew D. Besser is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Matthew D. Besser is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Bolek Besser Glesius LLC
Education: The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 2004
Location: Cleveland, OH
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