Matthew J. Sheahin

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MATTHEW J. SHEAHIN

PRACTICE AREAS

I take the time to truly listen to my client and find out what they want and need to accomplish. I then develop a plan to reach those goals and work with the client throughout the legal process, constantly advising and preparing them in order to maximize their options and achieve successful results.

Education

J.D., Loyola University, School of Law, Chicago, Illinois
B.A., University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois – Accounting

Bar Certifications

Admitted to the Bar of the Illinois Supreme Court
Admitted to the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Bar Association Memberships

Illinois State Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Northwest Suburban Bar Association
Mr. Sheahin is a Member of the Commercial Litigation, Commercial Finance and Transactions, and Corporation and Business Law committees at the Chicago Bar Association.

Awards and Recognition

2011 – 2024 Super Lawyer – Business Litigation, Super Lawyers Magazine
Recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago in January 2013

Media

Mr. Sheahin is a regular contributor to our podcast series “Chicago’s Legal Latte” which can be found on BlogTalk Radio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/lavellelaw

He has also contributed to Lavelle Law’s tutorial videos regarding the law.

Community Involvement

Mr. Sheahin presently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Union League Boys & Girls Clubs. He also works with the Legal Assistance Foundation pro bono on various cases involving children's Social Security Income cases, Adult Employment cases and Probate matters. He is a former board member of the Northwest Regional Advisory Board of Catholic Charities. Matt also participates in the annual Lavelle Law Charities annual food drive.

Read My Posts

Lavelle Law News and Events

Terrence Shannon Jr. Succeeds on TRO and IR ruling against the University of Illinois.

ENJOINED TO PLAY—Illini Basketball Player Succeeds on Temporary Restraining Order and Injunctive Relief Against University of Illinois

By MaryAllison Mahacek and Matthew J. Sheahin • 30 Jan, 2024

While out on suspension, TJ's legal team filed a Complaint and Emergency Motion for TRO and Injunctive Relief (Terrence Shannon Jr. v. The Board of Trustees of The University of Illinois, and Timothy Kileen, in his official capacity, Case No. 24-CV-2010). The injunctive relief sought, barring the school from banning him from team activities while his criminal case is still pending, is the focus of this article.

Trademark Protection, Infringement, and Litigation

By Mathew J. Sheahin • 23 Aug, 2023

Do you have a trademark you want to protect? Lavelle Law Shareholder Matthew Sheahin, an experienced business litigator, discusses the importance of establishing trademarks for a business and then details how to effectively use the legal process to defend those trademarks. Matt shares the steps business owners should take while he shares some examples of recent cases involving trademark infringement.

Using Litigation to Heal Your Business & Avoid Disaster– A Lavelle Law Breakfast Briefs Webinar

By Lavelle Law • 11 Feb, 2021

As business activity ramps back up with the COVID-19 vaccine on the horizon, business owners are looking to maximize their earnings in 2021. Interestingly, although usually a last resort, litigation may offer certain business disputes and issues an opportunity to recapture some of the losses sustained in the past year. In this video, Lavelle Law’s team of partners in the business litigation group, Matthew Sheahin, Jennifer Burt Tee, and Lance Ziebell, discuss various ways to utilize litigation as a value add to your business. They review the injunctive relief available in Illinois, including TROs and Preliminary and Permanent Injunctions to protect your rights as a business owner. They also discuss employment agreements as well as how businesses can protect their trade secrets.