About Matthew
Matthew Hanley trained in two disciplines before he entered law: economics and philosophy. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Michigan, earning a B.A. in 2006. He then pursued legal study at Santa Clara University School of Law and received his J.D. in 2009. Those academic choices shaped a methodical approach to legal reasoning and an interest in close analysis of facts and principles.
After law school, Hanley moved into private practice. Records show him working as a lawyer in 2014 at Ranieri Hanley & Hodek, PLC and at Dingeman & Dancer, PLC. Both positions were in the same year, indicating a period of transition or overlapping responsibilities early in his career. He has experience operating inside small- and mid-sized firm environments, where attorneys often carry broad caseloads and handle multiple tasks for clients.
Colleagues and public records identify him as licensed to practice in Michigan. He has maintained professional memberships, and he remains active in the state’s legal community. That presence reflects ongoing ties to regional practice and to the networks that shape courtroom and transactional work in Michigan.
Hanley’s background—an undergraduate focus on economic reasoning and philosophical analysis followed by a legal education—suggests an approach that values logical structure and careful argument. His time at two Michigan firms in 2014 gave him practical exposure to the routines of client representation, case preparation and the demands of practice in the state. He has handled matters typical to private practice lawyers, drawing on his academic training and on-the-job experience to prepare filings, advise clients and appear in court when necessary.
Today Hanley continues to practice law in Michigan. He works within the state’s legal market, applying the experience he accumulated in previous firm roles to his current matters. He currently practices law in Michigan.
