Atty. Matthew Edward Berry

Atty. Matthew Edward Berry

Matthew Edward Berry is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, corporate & incorporation, securities offerings and 2 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Edward Berry at a glance

Matthew Edward Berry is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, zoning, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and Northwestern University (B.S. Political, 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Edward Berry is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, corporate & incorporation, securities offerings and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Edward Berry's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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.

Matthew Edward Berry is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Matthew Edward Berry is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Securities Law

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

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 Edward Berry

Where is Matthew Edward Berry's law office located?
Matthew Edward Berry's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Edward Berry handle?
Matthew Edward Berry focuses on formation, business, real estate, zoning, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Edward Berry practiced law?
Matthew Edward Berry has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Edward Berry go to law school?
Matthew Edward Berry earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.S. Political, 2007).
How can I contact Matthew Edward Berry for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2011
B.S. Political
Northwestern University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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