Atty. Matthew James Canna

Atty. Matthew James Canna

Matthew James Canna is a lawyer practicing general liability litigation, toxic tort defense, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Canna at a glance

Matthew James Canna is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (2003). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology (JD, 2003) and University of Notre Dame B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Notre Dame B.S. 2000 Member University of Notre Dame B.S. London Engineering Summer Program University of Notre Dame B.S. Il (—). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Canna is a lawyer practicing general liability litigation, toxic tort defense, intellectual property and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Notre Dame, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Canna's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Matthew James Canna is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew James Canna is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 James Canna

Where is Matthew James Canna's law office located?
Matthew James Canna's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Canna handle?
Matthew James Canna focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew James Canna practiced law?
Matthew James Canna has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew James Canna go to law school?
Matthew James Canna earned their education at (JD, 2003); (—).
How can I contact Matthew James Canna for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology
- 2003
University of Notre Dame B.S. Mechanical Engineering University of Notre Dame B.S. 2000 Member University of Notre Dame B.S. London Engineering Summer Program University of Notre Dame B.S. Il
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 2003

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