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Matthew L. Wikander - SHRR V2

Matthew L. Wikander

Office:
Grand Rapids
Contact:
Legal Administrative Assistant
Kara Lewis

Overview

Matt is a shareholder who has been chief executive officer of the firm since 2019.

Matt is a trial lawyer practicing primarily in the areas of commercial, employment, and wrongful death/personal injury matters. He tries cases in both federal and state courts across the state of Michigan.

Matt devotes the majority of his practice to helping individuals and families who have catastrophic injuries and wrongful death claims. Matt’s experience includes vehicular, airplane, premises, and construction accidents. He also has extensive products liability experience.

Additionally, Matt serves a variety of businesses and individuals in commercial disputes, including ADA accessibility litigation, employment discrimination, trade secret, wrongful advertising, and other unfair trade practice claims. He also has experience handling class action matters.

Whether Matt is representing individuals or businesses, he maintains a genuine and passionate dedication to his clients and their interests.

Admitted:
State Bar of Michigan, 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2009
Education:
University of Michigan (B.A., 2001)
Wayne State University (J.D., 2004); Vice Chancellor, Wayne State Moot Court Program; Member, Sports and Entertainment Law Society

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation
Personal Injury
Product Liability
Insurance Coverage Litigation DELETE
Employment Law

Awards & Recognition

Included in the 2019-2024 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Selected to the 2021-2022 Michigan Super Lawyers lists for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Listed in the "Grand Rapids 200" as one of the most powerful business leaders in West Michigan by Grand Rapids Business Journal (2019-2023)
Named to the 2019-2023 Grand Rapids Magazine Top Lawyers lists for Personal Injury
Listed as a "Local Litigation Star" in Benchmark Litigation (2021) - Securities, Wrongful Death Litigation, Automotive
Selected to the 2013-2018 Michigan Rising Stars lists for Personal Injury General: Plaintiff
Listed as a "Local Litigation Star" in Benchmark Litigation (2015) - Personal Injury, Wrongful Death Litigation
Selected as a "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Plaintiff, 2013-14
Selected as an "Up and Coming Lawyer" by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2012
Matthew L. Wikander does not have any affiliations currently.