Matthew R. Wilson
Top rated Class Action & Mass Torts attorney in Columbus, Ohio
Meyer Wilson Werning
Practice areas: Class Action & Mass Torts, Securities Litigation; view more
Licensed in Ohio since: 2000
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
With over 25 years of experience, Matthew R. Wilson maintains consistency in his top-quality legal representation across every case he takes on, ensuring his clients are well-looked after throughout the duration of their legal matters. The principal at Meyer Wilson Werning in Columbus, Ohio, he has experience taking on matters pertaining to securities fraud, defective products, violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Statute, deceptive advertising, defective products, defective medical devices and dangerous drugs.
Mr. Wilson completed his undergraduate studies in 1997, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy from Denison University. He went on to attend the University of Virginia School of Law, where his shrewd legal acumen and talents were strengthened through his active participation in numerous on-campus activities. He received his Juris Doctor in 2000, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in Ohio.
A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Wilson strives to take on the brunt of his clients’ legal burdens so that they can focus on themselves and their loved ones during this difficult time. For his many contributions, he has been named Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers on numerous occasions for his work in mass tort/class action litigation. In addition, he is rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo, along with many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within his legal community, Mr. Wilson holds memberships in many prominent legal organizations, including the Public Justice Foundation, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association and the Central Ohio Association for Justice.
Practice areas
Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff, Securities LitigationFocus areas
Class Actions
- 80% Class Action/Mass Torts: Plaintiff
- 20% Securities Litigation
First Admitted: 2000, Ohio
Professional Webpage: https://www.meyerwilson.com/attorneys/matthew-r-wilson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Central Ohio Association for Justice - Former Class Action Committee Chair
- American Association for Justice - Class Action Litigation Group
- Public Justice
- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Steele v. Pergo, Inc., July 7, 2009, Portland, OR. Nationwide class settlement., 2009
- Guiseppone v. Wendy's International, Inc. (and related cases), July 1, 2009, Columbus, OH. Nationwide class settlement, 2009
- Wiatrowski v. Sears Roebuck & Co., January 24, 2008, Cleveland, OH. Nationwide class settlement., 2008
- Stout v. JELD-WEN, Inc. August 6, 2010. Cleveland, Ohio. Nationwide class settlement., 2010
- Sanbrook v. Office Depot, Inc. November 23, 2010, San Jose, California. Statewide class settlement.
- Jenkins v. Hyundai Motor Finance Co., July 7, 2009, Columbus, OH. Ohio statewide class settlement, 2009
- Health Science Products LLC v. Sage Software SB, Inc., April 24, 2008, Atlanta, GA. Nationwide class settlement., 2008
- Fulford v. Logitech, Inc., March 5, 2010, San Francisco, CA. Nationwide class settlement., 2010
- Kaiser-Flores v. Lowe's Home Centers, Inc. December 15, 2010. Statesville, North Carolina. Nationwide class settlement.
- Arthur v. Sallie Mae, October, 2012, Seattle, WA. Nationwide class settlement., 2012
- Schweinfurth, et al. v. Motorola, January 25, 2010, Cleveland, OH. Nationwide class settlement., 2010
- Miller v. Holland America Line, Inc., December 13, 2007, Seattle, WA. Nationwide class settlement., 2007
- Bowen, et al. v. Whirlpool Corp. et al., October 12, 2007 Location:Santa Ana, CA. Nationwide class settlement., 2007
- Mack v. hh gregg, Inc., et al. March 18, 2011. Indianapolis, Indiana. Nationwide class settlement.
- Frankle v. Best Buy Stores, L.P., November 9, 2010, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Nationwide class settlement.
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- An analysis of the status of notice pleading in federal courts, and the legislative response to the recent Twombley/Iqbal US Supreme Court decisions., Notice Pleading in Federal Courts - Gone Today but Back Tomorrow?, COAJ Communicator, 2010
Industry Groups
- American Association For Justice - Class Action Litigation Group
- Central Ohio Association For Justice - Former Class Action Committee Chair
- Columbus Bar Association
- Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
- Public Justice
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2011 - 2014