Atty. Matthew John Petersen

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.

Chicago Chicago 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew John Petersen at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew John Petersen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Matthew John Petersen is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

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 →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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 →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Matthew John Petersen is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew John Petersen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Petersen

Where is Matthew John Petersen's law office located?
Matthew John Petersen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew John Petersen handle?
Matthew John Petersen focuses on formation, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew John Petersen practiced law?
Matthew John Petersen has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Matthew John Petersen go to law school?
Matthew John Petersen earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew John Petersen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of Illinois
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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