Atty. Matthew John Kalas

Atty. Matthew John Kalas

Matthew John Kalas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, aviation, business litigation and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Chicago Chicago 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Kalas at a glance

Matthew John Kalas is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2003) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2003). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2003) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Aerospace, 1997). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew John Kalas is a lawyer practicing personal injury, aviation, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Matthew practices at Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Kalas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew John Kalas 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Product Liability

Matthew John Kalas is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew John Kalas 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 John Kalas is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 John Kalas

Where is Matthew John Kalas's law office located?
Matthew John Kalas's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Kalas handle?
Matthew John Kalas focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew John Kalas practiced law?
Matthew John Kalas has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Matthew John Kalas go to law school?
Matthew John Kalas earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S. Aerospace, 1997).
How can I contact Matthew John Kalas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2003
B.S. Aerospace
Pennsylvania State University
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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