Atty. Matthew Anthony Porter

Atty. Matthew Anthony Porter

Matthew Anthony Porter is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, general practice, global finance and 9 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Anthony Porter at a glance

Matthew Anthony Porter is an Asst. Gen. Coun. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and New York (2013). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and Columbia University (B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Anthony Porter is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, general practice, global finance and 9 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Anthony Porter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Anthony Porter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Anthony Porter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

Matthew Anthony Porter is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Matthew Anthony Porter is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Anthony Porter

Where is Matthew Anthony Porter's law office located?
Matthew Anthony Porter's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Anthony Porter handle?
Matthew Anthony Porter focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Anthony Porter practiced law?
Matthew Anthony Porter has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew Anthony Porter go to law school?
Matthew Anthony Porter earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Matthew Anthony Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Columbia University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2013

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