Atty. Matthew Gordon Allison

Atty. Matthew Gordon Allison

Matthew Gordon Allison is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, employee benefits, antitrust & trade law and 6 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Chicago Chicago 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Matthew Gordon Allison at a glance

Matthew Gordon Allison is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Baker And Mckenzie Llp. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1995), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1995), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1995). Educated at University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law (J.D., 1995) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Gordon Allison is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, employee benefits, antitrust & trade law and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1990, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Matthew practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Gordon Allison's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Gordon Allison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Gordon Allison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Matthew Gordon Allison is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Matthew Gordon Allison is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Gordon Allison

Where is Matthew Gordon Allison's law office located?
Matthew Gordon Allison's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Baker And Mckenzie Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Gordon Allison handle?
Matthew Gordon Allison focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Gordon Allison practiced law?
Matthew Gordon Allison has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Matthew Gordon Allison go to law school?
Matthew Gordon Allison earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Matthew Gordon Allison for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Gordon Allison received?
Matthew Gordon Allison's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Boalt Hall School of Law
- 1995
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1990

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1995

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