Atty. Matthew S. Brown
Matthew S. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law.
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About Matthew S. Brown at a glance
Matthew S. Brown is a business attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Katten. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew S. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law
- Matthew S., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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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