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About Matthew Friedman
Matthew C. Friedman is a Partner at Ankin Law in Chicago and a seasoned trial attorney. A lifelong Chicago-area native and son of a suburban mayor, he has handled thousands of civil cases, many involving catastrophic injuries, resulting in settlements and verdicts in the millions of dollars. His practice areas include medical malpractice, automobile collisions, products liability, construction negligence, premises liability, toxic poisonings, and civil rights cases. He has tried cases in both state and federal court and has argued before the Illinois Appellate Court.
Practice areas
Education
DePaul University College of Law
J.D., 1993
Indiana University, Bloomington
Undergraduate, 1987
Bar admissions & credentials
State Bar of Illinois State Bar
State Bar of U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
American Association for Justice
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Awards & recognition
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Super Lawyers honoree
National Trial Lawyers Association Top 100
Avvo Excellent rating with Featured Attorney designation (Car Accident)
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