Matthew T. Schaeffer
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Matthew T. Schaeffer, Associate

Articles/Publications

• Author, "The Waiver Provisions of the Older Workers Benefit Protection
• Act," 24 Capital Univ. Law Rev. 257 (1996)
• Co-Author, "The Fundamentals of Bankruptcy Law and Procedure in Ohio," National Business Institute.
• Co-Author, Judgment Enforcement in Ohio, Lorman Education Services.

Noteworthy Matters

• Represented numerous debtors, creditors, and trustees in bankruptcy court.
• Prosecuted and/or defended hundreds of adversary proceedings on various issues, including fraudulent conveyances, preferential transfers, and turnover actions.
• Prosecuted non-dischargeability actions.
• Litigated cases in state and federal trial courts and appellate courts.
• Involved in various bankruptcy litigation matters, including insurance disputes, fiduciary accounts, leveraged buy-out, valuation, automatic stay matters, and plan confirmation issues.
• Involved in litigation concerning contractual disputes, ERISA defense, commercial collections, foreclosures, and non-compete contracts.

Memberships and Community Involvement

• Columbus Bar Association, Bankruptcy Committee Member
• Ohio State Bar Association, Member
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Local Rules Committee Member
• United States Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Ohio, Pro Bono Project Member
• Thomas F. Waldron American Bankruptcy Law Forum Member
• Who's Who in America
• Who's Who in American Law
• Board of Trustees of Catholic Central Schools, Springfield, Ohio

Honors and Awards

• Named Rising Star, Journal of Law & Politics 2005-2007