Lawyer Matthew Sims, graduated from Purdue University, B.A., Certificate of Superior Achievement in History, 2006 The John Marshall Law School, J.D., Certificate in Trial Advocacy, 2009, is now employed by Cassiday Schade LLP at 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 1000 Chicago, IL 60606.

While being a member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations., Matthew Sims is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Matthew Sims as your lawyer, you should consider whether Matthew Sims offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Matthew Sims has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Matthew Sims's office is located at Chicago, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Matthew Sims has been admitted in 2009, Illinois. His or her practice areas include Construction; Medical Liability Defense; Transportation.

Matthew Sims's college and law school education includes Purdue University, B.A., Certificate of Superior Achievement in History, 2006, The John Marshall Law School, J.D., Certificate in Trial Advocacy, 2009. Other biographical background includes Matthew S. Sims is an associate attorney in the firm's Chicago office. Mr. Sims concentrates his practice on construction and medical negligence matters. Prior to joining Cassiday Schade, Mr. Sims received training and mentoring from the past and present leaders of the Illinois Plaintiff's Bar and gained invaluable hands on experience litigating personal injury matters. His former experience as a plaintiff's lawyer gives him a unique and valuable perspective into defending injury cases. He has favorably negotiated and settled a wide variety of cases at mediation and arbitration, as well as acquiring favorable trial verdicts on behalf of his clients. Mr. Sims authored the Amicus Curiae brief on behalf of the Illinois Trial Lawyer Association in Terry Martin v. Keeley & Sons, Docket No. 5-10-3120 (5th Dist. 2010). Mr. Sims graduated from The John Marshall Law School in 2009. During law school, he earned perfect grades in Advanced Trial Advocacy, Pre-trial Practice and the History of the American Legal System. Mr. Sims was recognized by John Marshall as one of its leading trial advocacy students, earning a coveted certificate in trial advocacy. His accomplishments included winning the Dean Herzog Moot Court Competition, where he was recognized as the best advocate, as well as authoring the best brief. Mr. Sims also found success on several trial teams that all advanced during competition. Mr. Sims' achievements as a trial advocate have allowed him to continue on at Joh. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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