Atty. Matthew Edwin Steinmetz

Atty. Matthew Edwin Steinmetz

Matthew Edwin Steinmetz is a lawyer practicing venture capital and leveraged acquisitions, corporate, fund formation. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Alma College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Chicago Chicago 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Matthew Edwin Steinmetz at a glance

Matthew Edwin Steinmetz is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in New York (1988) and Illinois (1989). Educated at University of Notre Dame Law School (J.D., 1987) and Alma College (B.S. University, 1984). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Edwin Steinmetz is a lawyer practicing venture capital and leveraged acquisitions, corporate, fund formation
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Alma College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Matthew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Edwin Steinmetz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Edwin Steinmetz 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

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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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Where is Matthew Edwin Steinmetz's law office located?
Matthew Edwin Steinmetz's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Edwin Steinmetz handle?
Matthew Edwin Steinmetz focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Edwin Steinmetz practiced law?
Matthew Edwin Steinmetz has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Matthew Edwin Steinmetz go to law school?
Matthew Edwin Steinmetz earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S. University, 1984).
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Education

J.D.
University of Notre Dame Law School
- 1987
B.S. University
Alma College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1988
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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