Taft Cleveland attorney Michael D. De Matteis was recognized as Smart Business 2025 Dealmakers “Rising Stars.”

The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes up-and-coming dealmaking professionals engaged in a wide range of M&A activities. To view the full issue, visit here.

De Matteis’ practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and general corporate counseling. He advises buyers and sellers on all aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence review, negotiation, deal structuring, and documentation of the deal, from preliminary discussions through closing.