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Mathew’s practice spans state and federal courts, from initial case evaluation to trial preparation and appeal. He has experience with briefing dispositive motions, conducting and defending fact and expert witness depositions, managing large-scale e-discovery projects, drafting appellate briefs&nbsp;and overseeing class settlements.

Over the course of his practice, Mathew has assisted clients in obtaining favorable, cost-effective results in litigation and regulatory matters.

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J.D., Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 2015, 

B.A., Miami University, 2012

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<li>Ohio Super Lawyers &#8220;Rising Star&#8221; (2021 to 2024)</li>
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Mark Johnson, Mathew Drocton Focus on Total Loss Valuation Cases in Q3 Insurance Class Action Report

Property and Casualty Insurance Class Action Update, 2024 Q3

Mark Johnson, Mathew Drocton Author Quarterly Insurance Class Action Report for Law360

Property & Casualty Insurance Class Action Update 2024 Q2

Mathew Drocton Presents Webinar on Class Actions Against Insurance Companies

Mark Johnson, Mathew Drocton Release 2024 Q1 Updates in Insurance Class Actions

Property and Casualty Insurance Class Action Update, 2024 Q1

Mark Johnson, Mathew Drocton Provide Insurance Class Action Update: 2023 Q4

Insurance Class Action Quarterly Report, 2023 Q4

Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton List Five Property and Casualty Class Action Trends in Law360 Article

Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton Provide Insurance Class Action Update for Westlaw Today

Class Action Lawsuit Defense

BakerHostetler’s 2023 Q2-3 Insurance Class Action Quarterly Report Released

2023 Q2-3 Insurance Class Action Quarterly Report

Mark Johnson and Mathew Drocton Discuss Insurance Class Action Developments During First Quarter

Insurance Class Action Quarterly Report – 2023 Q1

BakerHostetler’s 2023 Q1 Insurance Class Action Quarterly Report Released

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<li>Obtained dismissal of complaint and denial of motion to remand in putative class action alleging that insurer improperly applied cosmetic damage exclusion in a homeowner’s property insurance claim. Berry v. USAA Casualty Insurance Company, 2024 WL 4256714 (W.D. Okla. Sept. 20, 2024).</li>
<li>Secured an order compelling appraisal in a putative class action challenging that methodology used to value total loss vehicles, which resulted in a voluntary dismissal. Stephens v. United Services Automobile Association, 2020 WL 5845990, at *5 (E.D. Wash. June 4, 2020).</li>
<li>Secured final approval of class settlement in a labor depreciation case and assisted in overseeing the class settlement process. Fox v. Am. Fam. Ins. Co., Case No. 1:20-cv-01991 (N.D. Ohio Jan. 12, 2023).</li>
<li>Obtained summary judgment in alleged class action challenging auto insurer’s valuation methodology for total loss vehicle claims. Fortson v. Garrison Prop. &amp; Cas. Co., 2022 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 15478 (M.D.N.C. Jan. 21, 2022).</li>
<li>Obtained dismissal of insured’s complaint based on non-compliance with appraisal provision in policy. Mack v. USAA Cas. Ins. Co., Case No. CACE19008703 (17th Judicial Circuit, Florida Feb. 8, 2022).</li>
<li>Achieved a voluntary dismissal of a putative class action challenging an insurer’s methodology for valuing motor vehicle claims after securing an order compelling compliance with an insurance policy’s appraisal provision. Philips v. Garrison Prop. &amp; Cas. Co., Case No. 2:19-cv-01727 (N.D. Ala. July 24, 2020).</li>
<li>Represented multiple automobile insurance companies in putative class actions challenging the valuation methodology of total loss vehicle claims.</li>
<li>Represented multiple automobile insurance companies in putative class actions challenging whether regulatory fees are owed as part of a total loss payment.</li>
<li>Assisted client in obtaining Ohio Real Mortgage Lending Act license.</li>
<li>Advised clients on the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering policy requirements.</li>
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Mathew G. Drocton

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