Atty. Matthew R. Trapp

Atty. Matthew R. Trapp

Matthew R. Trapp is a lawyer practicing local government law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew R. Trapp at a glance

Matthew R. Trapp is an Associate based in Springfield, Illinois, practicing at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, government, and appellate. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Matthew R. Trapp is a lawyer practicing local government law, business litigation, commercial litigation and 2 other areas of law
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  • Matthew practices at Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C. in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew R. Trapp's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Matthew R. Trapp is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew R. Trapp is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew R. Trapp is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Matthew R. Trapp is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Matthew R. Trapp is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Springfield 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 R. Trapp

Where is Matthew R. Trapp's law office located?
Matthew R. Trapp's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. The firm is Giffin, Winning, Cohen & Bodewes, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew R. Trapp handle?
Matthew R. Trapp focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How can I contact Matthew R. Trapp for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew R. Trapp directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

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