Matthew D. Besser

Bolek Besser Glesius LLC

Cleveland, OH

21+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Matthew

Matthew D. Besser is a Principal attorney at Bolek Besser Glesius, known for his work in employment discrimination, constitutional, and civil rights cases. He is the President of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association and has been recognized as a Top 100 Attorney in Ohio and Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland by Super Lawyers Magazine. He was named the 2022 Cleveland Lawyer of the Year in employment law for individuals by U.S. News’ The Best Lawyers in America and holds an 'AV Preeminent' rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Licensed States

Ohio

Education

J.D.

The Ohio State University, Michael E. Moritz College of Law

B.A.

The George Washington University

Certificate in Mediation

Northwestern University School of Professional Studies

Awards & Recognition

Top 100 Attorneys in Ohio

2025

Top 50 Attorneys in Cleveland

2025

Cleveland Lawyer of the Year

Employment Law - Individuals · 2022

Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award

2022

Best Ohio Supreme Court Brief Award

2020

Professional Associations

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationACLU of OhioAmerican Arbitration AssociationNational Women’s Law Center, TIME’S UP Legal Defense FundOhio State Bar Association, Council of DelegatesOhio State Bar Association, Leadership AcademyCleveland Employment Inn of CourtOhio Employment Lawyers AssociationDemocratic National CommitteeNortheast Ohio Chapter of the American Constitution Society