Employee Spotlight: Josie Matias
Written by Jay M. Kelley III in Firm News on March 20, 2020
Employee Spotlight is a bi-weekly feature where we get up-close-and-personal with members of our staff.
Get to know the team at Elk & Elk and find out what makes us go.
This week’s employee spotlight features Josie Matias, a receptionist in our Cleveland office. She’s been with Elk & Elk since January 2008.

Tell us about your role at Elk & Elk.
I am a receptionist for the firm. I answer phones, meet and greet clients and direct visitors to their destinations.
What was the first job you ever had?
I worked at a party supply store.
How do you spend your weekends?
I visit family and friends with my husband Paul and attend church services.
What is the best place you’ve traveled to and why?
St. Augustine, Florida. I love the history, beautiful architecture and ocean.
What is your favorite spot in Northeast Ohio?
I enjoy going to The Grove Ampitheatre in beautiful Mayfield Village. It has live music all summer.
Jay M. Kelly III - Managing Partner
Meet Jay M. Kelley III, a top medical malpractice attorney in Ohio with over 25 years of experience and $200 million in verdicts and settlements. He leads Elk + Elk’s litigation strategy in state and federal courts and has a unique background as a former felony prosecutor and hospital defense lawyer. Jay specializes in complex cases, including birth injuries and wrongful death, and is recognized by Best Lawyers and ranked among the Super Lawyers Top 10 in Ohio.