Atty. Matthew W. Cockrell

Atty. Matthew W. Cockrell

Mr. Matthew W.

Glenview Glenview 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (224) 801-5594 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew W. Cockrell at a glance

Matthew W. Cockrell is a Member based in Glenview, Illinois, practicing at Matthew W. Cockrell & Associates. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), Indiana (2002), Washington (2013), and Oregon (2016). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Glenview, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew W. Cockrell is a lawyer practicing environmental litigation, insurance litigation, general civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Matthew practices at Matthew W. Cockrell & Associates in Glenview, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew W. Cockrell's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Matthew W. Cockrell is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Matthew W. Cockrell is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Matthew W. Cockrell is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Glenview 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 W. Cockrell

Where is Matthew W. Cockrell's law office located?
Matthew W. Cockrell's law practice is located in Glenview, Illinois. The firm is Matthew W. Cockrell & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew W. Cockrell handle?
Matthew W. Cockrell focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Matthew W. Cockrell practiced law?
Matthew W. Cockrell has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Matthew W. Cockrell go to law school?
Matthew W. Cockrell earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Matthew W. Cockrell for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew W. Cockrell directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1979
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
Indiana
Admitted: 2002
Washington
Admitted: 2013
Oregon
Admitted: 2016

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