Atty. Matthew Raymond Ford

Atty. Matthew Raymond Ford

Matthew Raymond Ford is a lawyer practicing class action, patent infringement, litigation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Raymond Ford at a glance

Matthew Raymond Ford is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on patent, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (2007). Educated at University of Notre Dame (B.A., 2001) and Northwestern University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 2007 Northwestern University Law Review Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Editor (—). Active member of PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Academic Positions Matt has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at Northwestern Law School teaching High-Tech Trial Techniques and Community and Academic Board and Other Community Service Advisory Board Member, Kellogg Institute for International Studies. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Raymond Ford is a lawyer practicing class action, patent infringement, litigation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 2001, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices at Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Raymond Ford's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 Raymond Ford

Where is Matthew Raymond Ford's law office located?
Matthew Raymond Ford's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Bartlit Beck Herman Palenchar & Scott LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Raymond Ford handle?
Matthew Raymond Ford focuses on patent, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Raymond Ford practiced law?
Matthew Raymond Ford has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew Raymond Ford go to law school?
Matthew Raymond Ford earned their education at (B.A., 2001); (—).
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Education

B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 2001
Northwestern University School of Law J.D. magna cum laude Northwestern University School of Law J.D. 2007 Northwestern University Law Review Northwestern University School of Law J.D. Editor
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2007

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