Atty. Matthew Cole

Atty. Matthew Cole

Matthew Cole is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime. Matthew has been licensed for 9 years.

Sterling Sterling 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Matthew Cole at a glance

Matthew Cole is a maritime attorney based in Sterling, Illinois. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2017). Serands clients in Sterling, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew Cole is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime
  • Matthew has been licensed for 9 years
  • Matthew practices in Sterling, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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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 Sterling 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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Where is Matthew Cole's law office located?
Matthew Cole's law practice is located in Sterling, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Cole handle?
Matthew Cole focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Cole practiced law?
Matthew Cole has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
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Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2017

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