Matthew C. Friedman

Matthew C. Friedman, a seasoned litigator and partner at Ankin Law in Chicago, Illinois, has skillfully navigated the intricate world of personal injury law, securing settlements and verdicts that often reach the millions. His diverse portfolio encompasses a wide range of cases, from medical malpractice and car accidents to product liability, construction mishaps, premises liability, toxic exposure and civil rights matters. Among Mr. Friedman’s impressive accomplishments are a $4.5 million settlement in a medical malpractice case, alongside verdicts of $3.5 million and $1.5 million in similar disputes. He also achieved a one million dollar settlement for a construction-related injury and numerous six- and seven-figure settlements in automobile accident cases. He is equally committed to representing clients with smaller claims, ensuring that justice is accessible to all. Having refined his legal acumen in both state and federal courts, Mr. Friedman has also left his mark in the Illinois Appellate Court. He frequently shares his legal insights at seminars and contributes to scholarly legal journals, recently focusing on uninsured or underinsured motorist claims and liens in Illinois tort cases. Hailing from the Chicago area as the son of a suburban mayor, Mr. Friedman pursued his education at Indiana University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts, before obtaining his law degree from DePaul University College of Law. His legal practice extends throughout Illinois, and he is a member of the trial bar for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. Recognized among the nation's elite trial lawyers, Mr. Friedman is a Million Dollar Advocates Forum member and is associated with the Illinois State Bar Association, the American Association for Justice and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association.