Matthew Rinear

A native of Cincinnati, Matthew’s mid-western values guide his no-nonsense philosophy in handling all aspects of his clients’ legal issues. Matthew’s primary practice consists of family law, but he also handles general civil litigation, such as contract disputes, business disputes, and defamation matters.

When it comes to family law, Matthew understands that going through a divorce or a custody issue is an intimidating and stressful process. To that end, he believes his job is more than drafting documents and showing up to court proceedings, it’s about guiding each client through his/her unique situation by explaining the process and setting expectations. Matthew is committed to making himself available to help resolve issues that may arise on a daily basis. His clients frequently commend him on his quick responses to e-mails and telephone calls.

Matthew graduated with a degree in Communications from Ohio University. With a focus in live television production and creative writing, he was involved in the writing and production of: television news, regionally televised documentary productions, nationally televised commercials and late-night sketch comedy. He also completed an internship with Fox Sports Ohio producing Cincinnati Reds baseball games.

This background has provided Matthew with a unique skillset of both pragmatic and artistic creativity, allowing him to imaginatively approach complex issues and reach solutions that effectively address the individual issues posed by each case.

Articles & Presentations

Articles

• Avoid Playing the Defamation Card in Divorce, October 8, 2024

• Imputing Income to Determine Support Obligations, June 6, 2024

• How fast do family law courts move when it comes to marriage and child custody issues filings?, February 7, 2024

• COVID-19: Updated Court Procedures, June 10, 2020

• “The Secrets to ‘Winning’ Your Divorce: Realistic Expectations Get You Across the Finish Line”, October 16, 2019

• Armed with a Keyboard: Presidential Directive 20, Cyber-Warfare, and the International Laws of War, Capital University Law Review, Volume 43, Issue 3