Atty. Matthew Albert Posthuma
Matthew Albert Posthuma is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, securities & investment fraud and 12 other areas of law. Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Mergers & Acquisitions & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 32+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Albert Posthuma at a Glance
Matthew Albert Posthuma is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1994) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Activities AYSO Soccer Coach, 2010-Present Village of Hinsdale Finance Commission, 2009-Present Corporate Secretary and Member of the Board of Directors, Apollo Chorus of Chicago, 2003-2008. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Albert Posthuma
- Matthew Albert Posthuma is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, reorganizations, securities & investment fraud and 12 other areas of law
- Matthew received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Matthew practices in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Matthew Albert Posthuma's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Albert Posthuma handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Chicago
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Chicago
Matthew Albert Posthuma is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
Securities Law in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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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 Matthew Albert Posthuma
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 Matthew Albert Posthuma's practice in the field of business, real estate, m&a, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Albert Posthuma brings 32+ 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 business, real estate, and m&a, Matthew Albert Posthuma 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 Matthew Albert Posthuma attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Matthew Albert Posthuma Handles in Chicago
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