Matthew Simpson - Akron, OH
Attorney at Amer Cunningham Co., L.P.A.
Business, Corporate & Contract Lawyers in Akron, OH
One Cascade Plaza Suite 1510 Akron, OH 44308
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Akron Business, Corporate & Contract Lawyer
Updated: 09/01/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business, Corporate & Contract
- Civil Litigation
- Administrative & Employment
- Real Estate
- Workers’ Compensation
- Criminal Defense
- State & Local Government
- Municipal Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Before joining Amer Cunningham Co., LPA, Attorney Simpson practiced in Wayne and Medina Counties in a wide variety of areas of law spanning both litigation and transactional work. His primary areas of focus are civil litigation, real property including landlord/tenant, criminal defense, and municipal law.
Matt’s broad experience allows him to effectively guide clients through their matters, advising how a decision in one situation may affect the client in other legal and non-legal ways. He helps individuals and businesses determine legal options and courses of action when problems arise, provides critical advice regarding the rights of criminal defendants, and applies a straightforward, solution-oriented approach to each of his clients’ situations.
Matt previously served as the Solicitor for the Village of Smithville and currently serves as the Law Director for the City of Rittman where he drafts legislation for the City Council, advises the City in all legal matters including civil issues, real estate, zoning, and represents the City in both civil and administrative proceedings.
Education
Legal Education
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Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law,
Cleveland,
Ohio, 2015
Juris Doctor
Honors: Steven LaTourette Public Interest Fellowship, 2015
Honors: OSBA Litigation Section Fellowship Recipient, 2014
Honors: Law Justice Scholarship Recipient, 2012
Non Legal Education
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The University of Akron, 2011
B.A., Bachelor of Arts , Psychology
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Cuyahoga County Public Defender’s Office Law, Clerk, 2013 - 2015
- Kropf Wagner Law Firm, Associate Attorney, 2015 - 2019
- Village of Smithville, Solicitor, 2018 - 2019
- Palecek, McIlvaine, Hoffmann & Morse Co., L.P.A., 2019 - 2023
- Valor Court, Medina Municipal Court, 2023 - Present
- City of Rittman Law Director, 2018 - Present
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2015
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2018
Other Affiliations
- Akron Bar Association, 2024 - Present
- Ohio Bar Association, 2015 - Present
- Medina County Bar Association, 2019 - Present
- Wayne County Bar Association, 2015 - Present
- Rittman Chamber of Commerce, 2018 - Present (Board Member)
- Orville Exchange Club, 2015 - 2019
- Children's Center of Medina County, 2022 - 2024 (Board of Directors)
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Contact
One Cascade Plaza
Suite 1510
Akron, OH 44308
Phone Number: 330-805-9899
Email: Send a message
Hours: 8AM - 5PM
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