Atty. Matthew T. Slater

Atty. Matthew T. Slater

Matthew T. Slater is a lawyer practicing litigation.

Chicago Chicago 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew T. Slater at a glance

Matthew T. Slater is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2005). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2005) and Northwestern University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew T. Slater is a lawyer practicing litigation
  • Matthew T. received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Matthew T. practices at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew T. Slater's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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

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Where is Matthew T. Slater's law office located?
Matthew T. Slater's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sperling Kenny Nachwalter LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew T. Slater handle?
Matthew T. Slater focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew T. Slater practiced law?
Matthew T. Slater has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Matthew T. Slater go to law school?
Matthew T. Slater earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Matthew T. Slater for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2005
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2005

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