Matthew L. Wikander focuses his practice in civil litigation, primarily in the areas of governmental, employment, commercial, and personal injury matters.
Whether Matt is representing business owners, governmental sectors, or individuals, he maintains a genuine and passionate dedication to his clients and zeal for guiding them through the litigation process.
“I take pride in conducting a thorough analysis of each case at its inception, and then aggressively pursuing our client’s interest. I truly believe that a focused and assertive posture at the beginning of each case allows our clients to ultimately achieve their goals in litigation, oftentimes more quickly and cost effectively than if they had taken the customary approach.”
– Matt Wikander
Matt lives in the Grand Rapids area with his wife, Erica, who is also an attorney. In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors and playing sports. He is an avid fan of the Detroit Tigers, Lions, Red Wings, and Pistons, and of course, his beloved Michigan Wolverines.
Admitted to Practice
- State Bar of Michigan, 2004
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, 2004
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
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan
- Federal Bar Association - Western Michigan Chapter
- American Bar Association
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
- Grand Rapids Young Professionals
- American Inns of Court
- The Historical Society of the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Community Affiliations
- West Michigan Sports Commission (Member, Sales Team)
- University of Michigan Alumni Association and Victors Club
- Sigma Chi West Michigan Alumni Chapter
- Peninsular Club
Previous Professional Experience
- Summer Associate – Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge, Grand Rapids, MI
- Internship – Hon. James J. Rashid, Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan
Publications
- “Daubert and the Soft Sciences: Can a Forensic Economist Ever Make it Past the Gatekeeper?”, FDCC Quarterly, 2006
- "Heavy Hauling 'Permits' and Ways to Avoid Problems Down the Road — Documentation! Documentation! Documentation!", The Pool Cue, Michigan County Road Commission Self-Insurance Pool, August 2007
