Atty. Matthew James Egan

Atty. Matthew James Egan

Matthew James Egan is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, products liability, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years.

Chicago Chicago 44 Years Experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Egan at a glance

Matthew James Egan is an Equity Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Loyola University Chicago School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.A. English, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Egan is a lawyer practicing professional liability defense, products liability, commercial litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Matthew practices at Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Egan's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

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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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Product Liability

Matthew James Egan is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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Matthew James Egan is one of 409,070 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 venue, 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 Egan

Where is Matthew James Egan's law office located?
Matthew James Egan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Pretzel & Stouffer Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Egan handle?
Matthew James Egan focuses on medical malpractice, employment, business, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew James Egan practiced law?
Matthew James Egan has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Matthew James Egan go to law school?
Matthew James Egan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. English, 1979).
How can I contact Matthew James Egan for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew James Egan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew James Egan received?
Matthew James Egan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- 1982
B.A. English
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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