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Atty. Matthew John Obiala

Atty. Matthew John Obiala

Matthew John Obiala is a lawyer practicing litigation, aviation, insurance. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 2009, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Chicago Chicago 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Obiala at a glance

Matthew John Obiala is a litigation, insurance, and aviation attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in illinois (2014) and Indiana (2025). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2014) and Indiana University (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew John Obiala is a lawyer practicing litigation, aviation, insurance
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 2009, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Matthew practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Obiala's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Insurance Law

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

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Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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 Obiala

Where is Matthew John Obiala's law office located?
Matthew John Obiala's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Obiala handle?
Matthew John Obiala focuses on litigation, insurance, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew John Obiala practiced law?
Matthew John Obiala has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Matthew John Obiala go to law school?
Matthew John Obiala earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Matthew John Obiala for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2014
B.A.
Indiana University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

illinois
Admitted: 2014
Indiana
Admitted: 2025

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