Matthew Sagone focuses his practice on construction and securities matters. He advises owners, including school districts, municipalities, counties and townships, on construction projects. As construction counsel, his responsibilities include negotiating architect and construction management contracts, drafting construction bidding documents, advising on matters arising during bidding and award, and advising on resolution of disputes that may arise during the construction phase. In addition, he is experienced in negotiating and reviewing real estate purchase agreements and leases.

Early in his legal career, Matthew served as an assistant attorney general in the Business and Government Regulation Section of the Office of the Attorney General of Ohio. His work included competitive bidding matters, construction, real estate and personal services contracts, and litigating administrative and civil matters.

He is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, the Construction Law Committee of the Columbus Bar Association and is a past member of the board of trustees of Inner City Catholic Parishes, Inc. where he served as the board vice president and chair of the Strategic Planning Committee. He is a regular presenter on topics addressing compliance with construction requirements, the acquisition and disposition of property, and compliance with Ohio public records and open meeting requirements for organizations such as the Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio School Boards Association and the Buckeye Association of School Administrators.