Atty. Matthew Patrick Kellam
Matthew Patrick Kellam is a lawyer practicing employment / labor. Matthew received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 2000, and has been licensed for 16 years.
Employment & Labor Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 16+ Years Experience
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About Matthew Patrick Kellam at a Glance
Matthew Patrick Kellam is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2010). Educated at The John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2010) and Illinois State University (B.S., 2000). Active member of Chicago Bar Association Illinois State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Matthew Patrick Kellam
- Matthew Patrick Kellam is a lawyer practicing employment / labor
- Matthew received a B.S. degree from Illinois State University in 2000, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Matthew practices at Laner, Muchin, Dombrow, Becker, Levin and Tominberg, Ltd. in Chicago, IL
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Matthew Patrick Kellam's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Patrick Kellam handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Matthew Patrick Kellam
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Matthew Patrick Kellam's practice in the field of employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Matthew Patrick Kellam brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means Matthew Patrick Kellam's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Matthew Patrick Kellam attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Matthew Patrick Kellam Handles in Chicago
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