Atty. Matthew Burn Stephens

Atty. Matthew Burn Stephens

Matthew Burn Stephens is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Chicago Chicago 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Burn Stephens at a glance

Matthew Burn Stephens is an Officer based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Stone & Johnson Chartered. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1998) and Arkansas (2013). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1998) and University of California (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Burn Stephens is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, construction litigation, commercial and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1991, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Matthew practices at Stone & Johnson Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Burn Stephens's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Burn Stephens 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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Construction Law

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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 Burn Stephens

Where is Matthew Burn Stephens's law office located?
Matthew Burn Stephens's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Stone & Johnson Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Burn Stephens handle?
Matthew Burn Stephens focuses on business, construction, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Burn Stephens practiced law?
Matthew Burn Stephens has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Matthew Burn Stephens go to law school?
Matthew Burn Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew Burn Stephens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
- 1998
B.A.
University of California
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1998
Arkansas
Admitted: 2013

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