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Matthew D. BesserDiscrimination Attorney in Cleveland, OH
Bolek Besser Glesius, LLC
DiscriminationEmployment Law
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Contact
Email
mbesser@bolekbesser.com
Phone
(216) 545-9125
Website
Address
Monarch Centre, Cleveland, OH, 44124, US
Professional
About
Matthew D. Besser is a dedicated attorney specializing in employment discrimination and civil rights law, based in Cleveland, Ohio, at Bolek Besser Glesius, LLC. With a comprehensive background in litigation, he adeptly navigates cases from initial negotiations through to trials and appellate reviews. His prior experience at a prominent law firm, where he represented corporate defendants in employment disputes, equips him with valuable insights that he leverages to advocate effectively for plaintiffs pursuing employment-related claims. Besser’s expertise extends to appellate advocacy, where he has authored numerous briefs and argued multiple cases before both the Ohio courts and federal appellate courts. His commitment to legal education is evident in his role as an instructor of appellate advocacy at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, where he imparts his knowledge to the next generation of legal professionals. He graduated summa cum laude from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, earning accolades for his exemplary performance in Trial Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Disability Discrimination, and Evidence courses. Additionally, he was honored with the Donald S. Teller Memorial Award for his significant contribution to The Ohio State Law Journal through his student note. Following law school, Besser gained invaluable experience serving as a Law Clerk for Judge Richard L. Nygaard on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, further enhancing his legal acumen. Matthew D. Besser remains committed to providing clients with informed, strategic representation in employment law matters, ensuring that their rights are upheld in all legal proceedings.
About Discrimination Law
Discrimination attorneys represent individuals who have faced unfair treatment based on protected characteristics. They fight for equal rights in employment, housing, and public services. Common matters include employment discrimination, housing discrimination, age discrimination, disability discrimination.
Credentials
Education
2004 Ohio State University Moritz College of Law JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude 2001 George Washington University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
Publications
2011 Ohio Lawyer Magazine The Use of Sex-Stereotyping Claims by LGBT Employees in Ohio 2010 Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Journal Google Mistrials: What the Legal System Can do to Keep the Internet Out of the Jury Box 2003 Ohio State Law Journal May I Be Recused? The Tension Between Judicial Campaign Speech and Recusal After Republican Party of Minnesota v. White
Associations
2014 - Present Certified Grievance Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Committee Member 2012 - Present Ohio State Bar Association Council of Delegates 2012 - Present Judicial Selection Committee, Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Committee Member 2011 - Present Ohio Employment Lawyer's Association Member 2006 - Present Cleveland Employment Inns of Court
Speaking
2013 Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention Emerging Issues in FMLA Litigation 2013 50th Annual Midwest Labor & Employment Law Conference Social Media at Trial 2012 Ohio State Bar Association Annual Convention Social Media at Trial 2012 Ohio Employment Lawyers Association Annual Convention Why Social Media is a Nightmare for Attorneys and What to do About it 2012 Ohio Association for Justice Annual Convention Discovery of Social Media
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Updated: Jun 09, 2026