Matthew David "Matt" Ridings
About Matthew David Ridings
Matthew David Ridings is a lawyer based in Cleveland, OH and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Matthew David Ridings is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Antitrust
Current Firm: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Education: Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Cleveland, OH
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