Craig T. Matthews, Esq.

Since Craig Matthews began practicing law with a Dayton firm in 1978, he has helped individuals and small businesses solve problems. His approach to litigation: “Speak softly, but carry a big stick,” quoting from Teddy Roosevelt. Litigation clients can depend upon rigorous preparation and confident, professional advocacy for the most effective approach to resolution. Estate planning is an area of concentration. Mr. Matthews and his staff work with clients and their families to design estate plans that maintain good family relations and orderly transfer of wealth while providing advice concerning tax consequences. Mr. Matthews also provides legal services related to contracts, real estate and employment disputes. As an advocate and problem-solver, Mr. Matthews recognizes the importance of active relations with the people of his community. He has been active in community affairs and founded a community improvement corporation (Community Resources), organized adults and youth into creating a community skate park, served as a founding trustee of an innovative land trust that successfully preserves green space in and around Greene County (Tecumseh Land Trust), and has served as President of the Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce and Chair of the Yellow Springs Senior Citizens Center.

Mr. Matthews obtained his undergraduate degree in chemistry from Miami University in 1975 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Dayton School of Law in 1978. He is licensed to practice law by the Ohio Supreme Court and admitted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

"The most persuasive appeals are usually those that are the most honest."
- Drew Weston