MATTHEW D. HAUGH
Macomb
Summary
Accomplished Michigan attorney with a robust leadership background in municipal law, court operations, and public-sector administration. Extensive experience in representing and supporting municipal governments and District Courts across various legal matters, including criminal, traffic, civil, and administrative cases. Proven success in managing personnel, overseeing HR functions, and ensuring compliance with Michigan Court Rules and state law while collaborating effectively with judges, magistrates, and city executives. Expertise in conducting thorough legal research and analysis to develop strategic case approaches, complemented by strong communication and negotiation skills that consistently drive positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Municipal Attorney / Prosecutor
Ihrie O’Brien Albright & Perakis, P.C.
11.2024 - Current
- Work directly with District Courts, including the 38th District Court, collaborating with judges, magistrates, clerks, administrators, and court staff on legal processes and procedural operations.
- Manage courtroom dockets while ensuring compliance with Michigan Court Rules, statutory mandates, and court administrative procedures.
- Prepare motions, legal briefs, municipal resolutions, administrative memoranda, and policy guidance for municipal and court officials.
- Coordinate with police departments, city administrators, and court leadership regarding case management, enforcement strategy, and courtroom operations.
- Assist with courtroom logistics, scheduling, witness matters, and procedural coordination to support efficient case flow and courtroom administration.
- Represent the City of St. Clair Shores at all Planning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Water Resources Development and Advisory Board, and Fence Arbitration meetings while providing legal opinions and answering questions from Board members.
- Represented clients in probate, estate administration, civil litigation, land-use, and zoning matters.
- Prepared court pleadings, filings, and strategic case documentation.
- Coordinated with courts, clerks, and opposing counsel to ensure timely case movement.
Assistant to the Executive Director
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Wayne County, Michigan
Assistant to the Deputy Director
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Wayne County, Michigan
Legal Consultant
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Served in senior executive-support leadership roles within a major county governmental system, supporting high-level departmental operations and administrative governance.
- Functioned as Human Resources Liaison, coordinating personnel requisitions, staffing needs, employee matters, and administrative labor processes.
- Administered and oversaw payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance with applicable regulations and internal controls while monitoring employee’s vacation and sick-leave balances.
- Supervised approximately 8 employees, managing workload assignments, monitoring performance, and maintaining operational efficiency and accountability.
- Assisted executive leadership with policy development, budgetary oversight support, organizational planning, and implementation of administrative procedures.
- Ensured consistent delivery of services, reliable operational workflow, and adherence to governing standards and public-sector best practices.
- Wayne County, Michigan
Education
Juris Doctor -
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University
01.2001
Skills
- Municipal Law & Court Operations
- Ordinance Enforcement & Prosecution Support
- Personnel Management & Supervisory Leadership
- Human Resources Liaison & Payroll Administration
- Budget & Fiscal Administration Support
- Caseflow & Records Management
- Policy Development & Administrative Governance
- Intergovernmental Relations & Public Communication
- SCAO Compliance & Court Reporting
- JIS
- MiFile
- OnBase
- Zoom Court Technology
Affiliations
- State Bar of Michigan, Active Member
- Certification in Criminal Justice Information Services, 01/01/26
Timeline
Municipal Attorney / Prosecutor
Ihrie O’Brien Albright & Perakis, P.C.
11.2024 - Current
Assistant to the Executive Director
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2020 - 01.2024
Assistant to the Deputy Director
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2016 - 01.2020
Legal Consultant
Wayne County Employees’ Retirement System
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Michigan State University
Juris Doctor -
Thomas M. Cooley Law School