Atty. Matthew David Tanner

Atty. Matthew David Tanner

Matthew David Tanner is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial real estate, commercial law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Chicago Chicago 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew David Tanner at a glance

Matthew David Tanner is a Principal based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Roeser Tanner & Graham LLC. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1990), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2003). Educated at University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana (B.S., 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew David Tanner is a lawyer practicing litigation, commercial real estate, commercial law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Matthew practices at Roeser Tanner & Graham LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Tanner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David Tanner 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 David Tanner

Where is Matthew David Tanner's law office located?
Matthew David Tanner's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Roeser Tanner & Graham LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Tanner handle?
Matthew David Tanner focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew David Tanner practiced law?
Matthew David Tanner has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Matthew David Tanner go to law school?
Matthew David Tanner earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Matthew David Tanner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
- 1989
B.S.
University of Illinois at Champaign/Urbana
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2003

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