Matt Hammer
Truck Accidents · Personal Injury · Workers' Comp
Matt Hammer is an experienced Ohio injury and workers' compensation attorney who has built his career representing people whose lives have been disrupted by serious accidents.
Matt Hammer, Ohio Car Accident Injury Attorney
A Dedicated Advocate For Injured Ohioans
Whether a client has been hit by a semi-truck, injured by a delivery driver, hurt at work, or dealing with a long and painful recovery, Matt brings a calm, steady, and deeply committed presence to every case he handles. He believes injured people should never feel alone or overwhelmed during the legal process — especially when they are up against insurance companies or employers who have their own lawyers working against them.
"Make sure every client is heard, supported, and protected — from the first phone call to the final result."
His experience in both private practice and in various prosecutors' offices has allowed Mr. Hammer to successfully advise hundreds of clients on various aspects of the law, throughout multiple levels of the state and federal courts. He has tried multiple cases — including medical malpractice, personal injury, and criminal cases — to both the bench and to juries.
Experience You Can Trust
- • Semi truck and commercial vehicle accidents
- • Amazon, UPS, FedEx, and delivery truck collisions
- • Car accidents resulting in serious injury
- • Ohio Workers' Compensation claims (BWC)
- • Workplace injuries — on and off the job
- • Wage loss and permanent partial disability (PPD) claims
- • Claims denied or disputed by employers or insurance carriers
He is known for taking the time to understand each client's medical needs, financial pressures, and long-term challenges. His ability to explain complicated legal issues in plain language helps clients feel confident and informed throughout their case.
Education
- • J.D., University of Toledo College of Law (2014)
- • B.A., Criminal Justice Studies & Sociology (double major), University of Dayton (2011)
Bar Admissions
Mr. Hammer is admitted to the bar in the State of Ohio and has appeared and tried cases pro hac vice in Kentucky. He is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio.
Professional Experience
- • Associate, McKenzie & Snyder LLP (2018–Present)
- • Associate, Deters Law Firm (2014–2018)
- • Certified Legal Intern, City of Toledo Prosecutor's Office (2012–2014)
- • Certified Legal Intern, Summit County Prosecutor's Office — Juvenile Division (2013)
Courtroom Experience
- • Ohio State Supreme Court
- • Ohio Court of Appeals — 1st and 12th Districts
- • Court of Common Pleas: Hamilton, Clermont, Butler, Warren, and Summit Counties
- • Municipal & Juvenile Courts: Fairfield, Hamilton County, Toledo, Oxford Area I, and West Chester Area III
Professional Organizations
- • Ohio State Bar Association
- • Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association
Client-Centered Representation
What sets Matt apart is his calm, compassionate style and his ability to connect with people during some of the hardest moments of their lives. Clients describe him as patient, understanding, thorough, easy to talk to, and highly responsive. He takes great pride in being the kind of attorney who calls back, checks in, and makes sure clients feel supported — not forgotten.
About Matt
Mr. Hammer is a graduate of Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller High School, where he was captain of the nationally ranked wrestling team his senior year. He met his wife, Katie Hammer, at the University of Dayton, where they both completed their undergraduate studies and he wrestled and competed in 3-event waterskiing tournaments at the club level.
He now resides on the east side of Cincinnati and enjoys golf, wrestling, baseball, football, boating, skiing/wakeboarding, and SCUBA diving. He is a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, Dayton Flyers, Toledo Rockets, and Cincinnati Reds, and also enjoys auto racing and classic cars.
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