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McDonnell, Matthew

Mr. McDonnell focuses his practice on energy and sustainability, assisting project developers and owners with all phases of development and operation, including permitting both at the Ohio Power Siting Board and at the local level. He has more than a decade of experience working in and around state government, including energy and sustainability matters, administrative law matters, legislative advocacy, and campaign finance law issues. Having served in the legislative and executive branches of state government in Ohio, Mr. McDonnell has a keen understanding of the intricacies which animate decision-making in state government. Immediately prior to joining Dickinson Wright, he served as the deputy chief legal counsel to the Ohio Secretary of State, where he drafted and reviewed legislation and administrative rules, performed legal research and analysis related to the office’s statewide and constitutional duties, and assisted in managing high-profile elections litigation.