Atty. Matthew Paul Sheriff

Atty. Matthew Paul Sheriff

Matthew Paul Sheriff is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation defense. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Paul Sheriff at a glance

Matthew Paul Sheriff is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at BCM Law, P.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on workers comp and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1993) and Illinois (1994). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1993) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Paul Sheriff is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation defense
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Matthew practices at BCM Law, P.C. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Paul Sheriff's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew Paul Sheriff is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew Paul Sheriff is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Paul Sheriff

Where is Matthew Paul Sheriff's law office located?
Matthew Paul Sheriff's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is BCM Law, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Paul Sheriff handle?
Matthew Paul Sheriff focuses on workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Paul Sheriff practiced law?
Matthew Paul Sheriff has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Matthew Paul Sheriff go to law school?
Matthew Paul Sheriff earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Matthew Paul Sheriff for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1993
Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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