Matthew E. Parkins
Matthew E. Parkins represents a variety of clients, including surety and bonding companies, and small to middle market companies in the construction, manufacturing, and service industries. His legal practice focuses on civil, commercial and general business litigation, employment litigation, surety and insurance law, and family law. Like other members of Meyers Roman, Mr. Parkins believes that business and personal disputes should be resolved through mediation and collaborative advocacy, with costly litigation always serving as a last resort. Mr. Parkins communicates well with his clients and takes their concerns and fears into consideration when advancing their interests both inside and outside of court.
Mr. Parkins obtained his undergraduate degree in History summa cum laude from Ohio University where he was enrolled in the Honors Tutorial College. He spent his final year as an undergraduate studying at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Upon graduating from Capital University School of Law magna cum laude in 2000, Mr. Parkins joined Meyers Roman as an associate. He is a member of the Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations and is a member of the Tort & Insurance Practice Section of the American Bar Association.