About Matthew
Matthew Harris completed his undergraduate work at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, earning a B.A. in History in 2002. He returned to Michigan for law school and received his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in 2009. Those years shaped his approach to research and courtroom procedure, combining a liberal arts background with formal legal training.
His earliest legal experience came during law school when he served as a law clerk at the 53rd District Court in 2006. That placement exposed him to day-to-day courtroom operations and the mechanics of case management. He saw how judges, clerks and attorneys interacted and how recordkeeping and procedure affect the course of litigation.
After graduating in 2009 he joined Harris & Literski as an associate lawyer. He moved from the courthouse to private practice in the same year he earned his degree. At the firm he took on the responsibilities common to an associate: legal research, drafting pleadings, and supporting trial preparation. Over time those early tasks became the foundation for his work as a practicing attorney.
The combination of a clerkship and early associate experience shaped the practical side of his practice. He is comfortable in settings that require attention to procedural detail. He applies that understanding when managing case files, preparing clients for hearings, and coordinating with opposing counsel and court staff. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing records and focused on the procedural steps that move a matter forward.
Outside the office, his undergraduate study in history continues to inform his perspective. The analytical skills developed studying primary documents and constructing narratives have carried over into legal writing and case strategy. Those skills also support how he explains complex issues to clients and organizes arguments for court.
As of 2026 he remains associated with Harris & Literski. His current practice concentrates on courtroom procedure and client representation at Harris & Literski.
