A graduate of the University of Delaware, Mr. Solomon taught high school advanced placement psychology before earning his Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law.

As a law student, Mr. Solomon took part in Hofstra’s Mediation Clinic, mediating numerous family law dispute and supervision cases. He was certified to mediate divorce disputes cases and Persons in Need of Supervision cases in New York. Also, while a student, he clerked in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas for the Honorable Annette M. Rizzo. In 2015 Mr. Solomon received his L.L.M in Trial Advocacy from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

He focuses his practice on Personal Injury matters, as well as leads Dion, Solomon & Shapiro’s Landlord Tenant Litigation Department representing both landlords and tenants in disputes. Matthew has been involved in many of the firm’s complex cases including handling numerous six figure Concussion Injury cases, Mold injury cases, DUI accident cases as well as Child Sex Abuse Cases. Matthew also volunteers with Philadelphia VIP, conducting pro bono representation of homeowners in mortgage foreclosure disputes. Matthew also sits as an Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas. Matthew has been selected by Super Lawyers to the 2020 and 2021 Philadelphia Rising Stars list, an honor only afforded to only 2.5% of attorneys.

Outside the courtroom, Matthew is an active cyclist and has participated in numerous long-distance charity rides, as well as in fund-raising campaigns for non-profits including Emily’s Entourage, the American Cancer Society, Livestrong Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Over the years he has raised more than ten thousand dollars for these charitable organizations. Matthew currently resides in Philadelphia with his family and dog.