Matthew A. Smartnick

Matt is committed to serving some of the nation’s most essential workers. Knowing the stakes are high, he takes a responsive, client-centered approach to representation and is dedicated to protecting his clients’ best interests from the earliest stages of potential litigation.

Matt’s practice is predominantly devoted to transportation industry clients, with an emphasis on commercial carriers and operators facing catastrophic loss claims. He is a key member of the firm’s Rapid Response Team, responsible for providing immediate on-site investigation and counsel after a trucking incident and working in tandem with third parties to preserve evidence.

Beyond the transportation industry, Matt defends aviation maintenance facilities, municipal entities, and public sector employees in civil litigation matters across jurisdictions in Michigan and Ohio.