Atty. Matthew Eric Johnson

Atty. Matthew Eric Johnson

Matthew Eric Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employee benefits, workers compensation. Matthew has been licensed for 37 years.

Chicago Chicago 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Eric Johnson at a glance

Matthew Eric Johnson is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989) and Illinois (1992). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (JD, 1989). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Eric Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, employee benefits, workers compensation
  • Matthew has been licensed for 37 years
  • Matthew practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Eric Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Matthew Eric Johnson is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew Eric Johnson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew Eric Johnson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Eric Johnson

Where is Matthew Eric Johnson's law office located?
Matthew Eric Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Eric Johnson handle?
Matthew Eric Johnson focuses on formation, employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Eric Johnson practiced law?
Matthew Eric Johnson has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Matthew Eric Johnson go to law school?
Matthew Eric Johnson earned their education at (JD, 1989).
How can I contact Matthew Eric Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1989
Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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