Atty. Patrick Matthew Graber
Patrick Matthew Graber is a lawyer practicing aviation, transportation, products liability and 3 other areas of law. Patrick received a degree from Purdue University School of Aeronautical Engineering in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Aviation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Patrick Matthew Graber at a Glance
Patrick Matthew Graber is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, product liability, litigation, insurance, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1989), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois (1991). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1979) and Purdue University School of Aeronautical Engineering (B.S.A.E. Purdue, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel Defense Research Institute and (Member, Aerospace Committee) Society of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick Matthew Graber
- Patrick Matthew Graber is a lawyer practicing aviation, transportation, products liability and 3 other areas of law
- Patrick received a degree from Purdue University School of Aeronautical Engineering in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Patrick practices in Chicago, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Patrick Matthew Graber's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Matthew Graber handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Wrongful Death in Chicago
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Product Liability in Chicago
Patrick Matthew Graber is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Patrick Matthew Graber is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →
Insurance Law in Chicago
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Patrick Matthew Graber is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →
Aviation Law in Chicago
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
Patrick Matthew Graber is one of 9,145 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in Illinois →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
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 venue, 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.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Patrick Matthew Graber
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Patrick Matthew Graber's practice in the field of wrongful death, product liability, litigation, insurance, and aviation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick Matthew Graber brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, Patrick Matthew Graber can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, product liability, and litigation, Patrick Matthew Graber can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Patrick Matthew Graber attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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