Atty. Matthew Robert Godfrey

Atty. Matthew Robert Godfrey

Matthew Robert Godfrey is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, business & finance, commercial transactions and contracts and 6 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years.

Chicago Chicago 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Robert Godfrey at a glance

Matthew Robert Godfrey is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Taft. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2010) and Washington and Lee University (B.A., 2007). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Robert Godfrey is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, business & finance, commercial transactions and contracts and 6 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University in 2007, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • Matthew practices at Taft in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Robert Godfrey's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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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 Robert Godfrey

Where is Matthew Robert Godfrey's law office located?
Matthew Robert Godfrey's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Taft. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Robert Godfrey handle?
Matthew Robert Godfrey focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Robert Godfrey practiced law?
Matthew Robert Godfrey has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew Robert Godfrey go to law school?
Matthew Robert Godfrey earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2007).
How can I contact Matthew Robert Godfrey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Chicago Law School
- 2010
B.A.
Washington and Lee University
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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