WARREN, Ohio – Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell today announced the addition of attorney Matthew M. Ries.

Ries joins HHM after working as a litigation attorney for more than four years in the Columbus and Cleveland areas.  Ries's practice with HHM will focus on civil and employment litigation, general corporate law and commercial law.

“Matthew's experience and skills will strengthen our litigation team,” said Alan D. Wenger, chair of HHM's management committee. “He will also add to our capabilities to address general corporate and commercial matters.”

Ries earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Farmer School of Business at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and a Juris Doctorate from the Capital University Law School in Columbus.

While attending law school, he served as law clerk for the Trumbull County Prosecutor's Office and  a Columbus law firm.

Ries was born and raised in Warren, graduated from Warren G. Harding High School, and currently resides in Niles with his wife and daughter.

Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell Ltd. is the area's largest law firm, with offices in Youngstown, Warren and Salem. The firm provides legal solutions to corporations, other businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies and individuals.

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