Atty. Matthew John Petersen
Matthew John Petersen is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, insurance, bankruptcy / chapter 11 and 4 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.
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Matthew John Petersen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of Illinois (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew John Petersen is a lawyer practicing corporate / incorporation, insurance, bankruptcy / chapter 11 and 4 other areas of law
- Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Illinois in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Matthew practices at Reed Smith LLP in Chicago, IL
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Matthew John Petersen's Areas of Practice
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Matthew John Petersen is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Matthew John Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Matthew John Petersen is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew John Petersen is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →
Matthew John Petersen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →
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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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