Atty. Eric Peter Mathisen
Eric Peter Mathisen is a lawyer practicing erisa, employee benefits litigation, insurance bad faith and 3 other areas of law. Eric received a B.A. degree from Carthage College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.
Employee Benefits Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 30+ Years Experience
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About Eric Peter Mathisen at a Glance
Eric Peter Mathisen is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, securities, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (1996). Educated at Valparaiso University (J.D., 1996) and Carthage College (B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Vice-Chair of Life Insurance General Committee, ABA Tort Trial & Ins. Practice Section Vice-Chair of Health and Disability Committee, ABA Tort Trial & Ins. Practice Section) Indiana State Bar Association St and Joseph County Bar Association Porter County Bar Association Lake County Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Defense Research Institute American Inns of Court. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Peter Mathisen
- Eric Peter Mathisen is a lawyer practicing erisa, employee benefits litigation, insurance bad faith and 3 other areas of law
- Eric received a B.A. degree from Carthage College in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Eric practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Chicago, IL and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Peter Mathisen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Peter Mathisen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Social Security Disability in Chicago
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Eric Peter Mathisen is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Illinois →
Securities Law in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Eric Peter Mathisen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Peter Mathisen's practice in the field of employment, ssd, securities, litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Peter Mathisen brings 30+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ssd, and securities, Eric Peter Mathisen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Eric Peter Mathisen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Peter Mathisen Handles in Chicago
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