Atty. Matthew Ryan Jones

Atty. Matthew Ryan Jones

Matthew Ryan Jones is a lawyer practicing corporate, debt finance. Matthew received a degree from Harvard University, John F.

Chicago Chicago 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Ryan Jones at a glance

Matthew Ryan Jones is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007), New York (2007), and District of Columbia (2010). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government (M.P.P. Northwestern, 2004). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Ryan Jones is a lawyer practicing corporate, debt finance
  • Matthew received a degree from Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Matthew practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Ryan Jones's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Ryan Jones 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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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 Ryan Jones

Where is Matthew Ryan Jones's law office located?
Matthew Ryan Jones's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Ryan Jones handle?
Matthew Ryan Jones focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew Ryan Jones practiced law?
Matthew Ryan Jones has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Matthew Ryan Jones go to law school?
Matthew Ryan Jones earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (M.P.P. Northwestern, 2004).
How can I contact Matthew Ryan Jones for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law
- 2009
M.P.P. Northwestern
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
New York
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2010

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