Matthew J. Dougherty

Phone: 

(614) 469-7130

Fax: 

(614) 469-7146

Areas of Practice

  • Insurance Coverage
  • Bad Faith Litigation
  • Property and Casualty Defense
  • Risk Management



Education

Capital University Law School
Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2009
Four-time member, Dean’s List
Recipient, CALI Award for Interviewing & Counseling

Ohio University – Honors Tutorial College

B.S. Journalism, cum laude, 2001



Admitted to Practice

  • Ohio
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio



Matthew started with Smith, Rolfes & Skavdahl as a law clerk in 2008, and joined the firm as an associate after graduating from law school.  Matthew has experience with all aspects of property and casualty defense from inception through completion, including depositions, mediations and trials. Matthew also assists insurers with claim investigations, insurance coverage questions and bad faith litigation.

Columbus, OH

65 E. State St.
Suite 2000
Columbus, Ohio 43215
(614) 469-7130
(614) 469-7146

    Notable Experience

    MEMBERSHIPS

    • Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys
    • Ohio State Bar Association