Atty. Matthew John Richards
Mr. Matthew John Richards is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions, corporate and 1 other area of law.
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Matthew John Richards is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2000), California (2006), and District of Columbia (2007). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2000) and Columbia University (M.A. Johns, 1998). Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Matthew John Richards is a lawyer practicing financial markets and services, mergers & acquisitions, corporate and 1 other area of law
- Matthew received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1998, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Matthew practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Chicago, IL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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