team-member

Matthew Berry

Grand Rapids, MI

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Estate Planning

Language

English

About

I was born and raised in the Eastown area of Grand Rapids, Michigan, where from a very young age my parents instilled in me the importance and desire of helping other people. As an attorney, I am able to wake up every day knowing that I can fulfill that characteristic. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in English, with an emphasis on Language & Literature and a minor in Writing, from Grand Valley State University. I then graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School. While in law school, I was the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Journal, a Senior Associate Editor for Law Review, and a teacher’s assistant for Scholarly Writing. My practice areas include, but are not limited to, criminal defense, auto accidents, civil litigation, family law, contracts, personal injury, landlord/tenant law, estate planning, and appellate practice. I also volunteer through Cooley’s Access to Justice clinic helping indigent client’s receive expungements so that they may better their lives going forward into the future. When not working, I enjoy running, crossfit, backpacking, hiking, snowboarding, mountain climbing, camping, kayaking, reading, live music, and spending time with my family. 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Estate Planning

Personal Injury

Family

Language

English

Contact

Buswa & Berry, PLLCMcKay Tower146 Monroe Center St. NW, Suite 730Grand Rapids, MI, 49503McKay Tower146 Monroe Center St. NW, Suite 730146 Monroe Center St. NW, Suite 730Grand Rapids, MI, 49503

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
September 2, 2020

Mr. Berry showed exceptional expertise even with a lot of unknowns during COVID as he helped me through my divorce. He answered all my questions and was there for me from the beginning. Mr. Berry offers great service at a very reasonable price.

Beth
January 21, 2020

I contacted Matt for a small matter, thinking it would be too small to be of interest to him or worth his time. He responded quickly and went above and beyond to help me with my issue. I would highly recommend Matt's services to anyone.

Nick
January 20, 2020

Matt (Berry) is a great lawyer, extremely professional. I would highly recommend, he met with me right away and was super helpful throughout the process.

Kristen
July 28, 2017

I highly recommend Matt Berry. He was a helpful, knowledgeable, and effective advocate on my behalf throughout my divorce. He was very responsive to questions and explained everything in a clear, knowledgeable, and timely manner.

Rachel
May 23, 2017

Matt showed genuine concern for my daughter's case from the very first meeting. He was always quick to answer questions and worked hard to ensure her safety and privacy. I hope I do not need his services again but his office will be the first one I call if I do! I would highly recommended him.

Mike
March 29, 2017

I had been taking care of my two kids for many years who were born while their mother was married to another man. Their mother then took me to court to try and take the kids away from me saying that I wasn’t the father and had no rights. A friend recommended Matt and he fought hard for me and got the mother and biological father to sign paternity to me. I now have 50/50 custody of my kids and I’m very happy with the work he did.

Brian
October 11, 2016

He was professional, informative, showed me multiple angles, and was always prepared with more than we even needed.

Tiffany
September 9, 2016

Me and my bf has used Matthew berry and was very happy with the out come he did, he represented me in my custody case in which was solved and I have my child in my care now, for my bf he represented him in a probation violation which we were confident that he was getting jail time and the outcome everything was solved and chargers dropped he did an amazing job talking to the probation officer and handing everything a very professional way we were very impressed I highly recommend him and his colleagues and will be using him in the future

Rodger
September 7, 2016

Matt took on my divorce case after another lawyer here in town basically ripped me off for about $13,000 and couldn't/ wouldn't get divorce final. Matt took my case and got a fair settlement for about $33,000 less than my first lawyer was trying to steal from me. Matt did an outstanding job in my eyes.

anonymous
January 26, 2017

He was nice and explained everything. I was a little upset that I had to pay for the divorce twice, I know he told me if I canceled I would have to pay again but I would have thought that I'd get a little bit of a break. I am a single person with no children it can't be that hard! That was my only issue.

anonymous
September 2, 2020

Mr. Berry showed exceptional expertise even with a lot of unknowns during COVID as he helped me through my divorce. He answered all my questions and was there for me from the beginning. Mr. Berry offers great service at a very reasonable price.

Beth
January 21, 2020

I contacted Matt for a small matter, thinking it would be too small to be of interest to him or worth his time. He responded quickly and went above and beyond to help me with my issue. I would highly recommend Matt's services to anyone.

Nick
January 20, 2020

Matt (Berry) is a great lawyer, extremely professional. I would highly recommend, he met with me right away and was super helpful throughout the process.

Kristen
July 28, 2017

I highly recommend Matt Berry. He was a helpful, knowledgeable, and effective advocate on my behalf throughout my divorce. He was very responsive to questions and explained everything in a clear, knowledgeable, and timely manner.

Rachel
May 23, 2017

Matt showed genuine concern for my daughter's case from the very first meeting. He was always quick to answer questions and worked hard to ensure her safety and privacy. I hope I do not need his services again but his office will be the first one I call if I do! I would highly recommended him.

Mike
March 29, 2017

I had been taking care of my two kids for many years who were born while their mother was married to another man. Their mother then took me to court to try and take the kids away from me saying that I wasn’t the father and had no rights. A friend recommended Matt and he fought hard for me and got the mother and biological father to sign paternity to me. I now have 50/50 custody of my kids and I’m very happy with the work he did.

Brian
October 11, 2016

He was professional, informative, showed me multiple angles, and was always prepared with more than we even needed.

Tiffany
September 9, 2016

Me and my bf has used Matthew berry and was very happy with the out come he did, he represented me in my custody case in which was solved and I have my child in my care now, for my bf he represented him in a probation violation which we were confident that he was getting jail time and the outcome everything was solved and chargers dropped he did an amazing job talking to the probation officer and handing everything a very professional way we were very impressed I highly recommend him and his colleagues and will be using him in the future

Rodger
September 7, 2016

Matt took on my divorce case after another lawyer here in town basically ripped me off for about $13,000 and couldn't/ wouldn't get divorce final. Matt took my case and got a fair settlement for about $33,000 less than my first lawyer was trying to steal from me. Matt did an outstanding job in my eyes.

anonymous
January 26, 2017

He was nice and explained everything. I was a little upset that I had to pay for the divorce twice, I know he told me if I canceled I would have to pay again but I would have thought that I'd get a little bit of a break. I am a single person with no children it can't be that hard! That was my only issue.

anonymous
September 2, 2020

Mr. Berry showed exceptional expertise even with a lot of unknowns during COVID as he helped me through my divorce. He answered all my questions and was there for me from the beginning. Mr. Berry offers great service at a very reasonable price.

Beth
January 21, 2020

I contacted Matt for a small matter, thinking it would be too small to be of interest to him or worth his time. He responded quickly and went above and beyond to help me with my issue. I would highly recommend Matt's services to anyone.

Nick
January 20, 2020

Matt (Berry) is a great lawyer, extremely professional. I would highly recommend, he met with me right away and was super helpful throughout the process.

Kristen
July 28, 2017

I highly recommend Matt Berry. He was a helpful, knowledgeable, and effective advocate on my behalf throughout my divorce. He was very responsive to questions and explained everything in a clear, knowledgeable, and timely manner.

Rachel
May 23, 2017

Matt showed genuine concern for my daughter's case from the very first meeting. He was always quick to answer questions and worked hard to ensure her safety and privacy. I hope I do not need his services again but his office will be the first one I call if I do! I would highly recommended him.

Mike
March 29, 2017

I had been taking care of my two kids for many years who were born while their mother was married to another man. Their mother then took me to court to try and take the kids away from me saying that I wasn’t the father and had no rights. A friend recommended Matt and he fought hard for me and got the mother and biological father to sign paternity to me. I now have 50/50 custody of my kids and I’m very happy with the work he did.

Brian
October 11, 2016

He was professional, informative, showed me multiple angles, and was always prepared with more than we even needed.

Tiffany
September 9, 2016

Me and my bf has used Matthew berry and was very happy with the out come he did, he represented me in my custody case in which was solved and I have my child in my care now, for my bf he represented him in a probation violation which we were confident that he was getting jail time and the outcome everything was solved and chargers dropped he did an amazing job talking to the probation officer and handing everything a very professional way we were very impressed I highly recommend him and his colleagues and will be using him in the future

Rodger
September 7, 2016

Matt took on my divorce case after another lawyer here in town basically ripped me off for about $13,000 and couldn't/ wouldn't get divorce final. Matt took my case and got a fair settlement for about $33,000 less than my first lawyer was trying to steal from me. Matt did an outstanding job in my eyes.

anonymous
January 26, 2017

He was nice and explained everything. I was a little upset that I had to pay for the divorce twice, I know he told me if I canceled I would have to pay again but I would have thought that I'd get a little bit of a break. I am a single person with no children it can't be that hard! That was my only issue.