About
Mark A. Matthes is a partner at Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP in Goshen, Indiana. He represents clients in litigation, insurance law, and personal injury matters. Mr. Matthes has handled a wide range of civil disputes involving insurance claims, insurance coverage, medical claims, personal injury, motor vehicle liability, wrongful death, premises liability, construction claims, and business disputes. His work supports clients facing lawsuits and disputes that require careful evaluation, preparation, and practical litigation strategy.
Mr. Matthes earned his J.D. from Indiana University in 1992 and his B.S. from Grace College in Indiana in 1987. He was admitted to the Indiana State Bar Association in 1992. His education provided a foundation in legal analysis, advocacy, and client counseling. This background supports his ability to evaluate civil claims, address insurance and liability issues, prepare cases for resolution or trial, and guide clients through contested legal matters with practical judgment.
Mr. Matthes joined Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP more than 30 years ago and has made Goshen his professional home throughout that time. His litigation experience includes matters involving insurance coverage disputes, medical claims, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, construction disputes, and business conflicts. Through these cases, he helps clients assess risk, respond to claims, develop defense strategies, and pursue practical solutions in complex civil litigation.
Mark A. Matthes has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating awarded by that long-standing attorney rating service. He is a member of the Goshen City Bar Association and the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors. Through his long litigation practice, Mr. Matthes provides experienced representation for clients in Goshen and surrounding Indiana communities facing insurance, injury, construction, and business disputes.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham LLP
- Member, Goshen City Bar Association
- Board of Directors, Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Indiana State Bar Association
Licensed State
- Indiana
Education
- Indiana University
Juris Doctor (JD) - Grace College
Bachelor of Science
Awards & Badges


- Appeals
- Litigation
- Brain Injury
- Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
- Products Liability
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Wrongful Death




