Atty. Matthew James Hammer

Atty. Matthew James Hammer

Matthew James Hammer is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, arbitration and 2 other areas of law. Matthew has been licensed for 17 years.

Chicago Chicago 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James Hammer at a glance

Matthew James Hammer is a personal injury, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2009). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (JD, 2009). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James Hammer is a lawyer practicing litigation, general practice, arbitration and 2 other areas of law
  • Matthew has been licensed for 17 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James Hammer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James Hammer 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.

Matthew James Hammer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Matthew James Hammer is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew James Hammer is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Hammer

Where is Matthew James Hammer's law office located?
Matthew James Hammer's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James Hammer handle?
Matthew James Hammer focuses on personal injury, litigation, adr, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew James Hammer practiced law?
Matthew James Hammer has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Matthew James Hammer go to law school?
Matthew James Hammer earned their education at (JD, 2009).
How can I contact Matthew James Hammer for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2009

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