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Matthew Passen is a personal injury lawyer with Passen Law Group. He represents people in cases involving motor vehicle crashes, medical negligence, sexual abuse, construction site accidents, defective products, and other similar matters. He has recovered millions of dollars in jury verdicts and settlements for his clients and has received numerous awards and distinctions, such as:
Mr. Passen graduated law school at the top of his class (summa cum laude, Order of the Coif) from DePaul University College of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Passen served as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, and also interned with the United States Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Illinois.
Mr. Passen graduated with high distinction (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa) in Economics from the University of Michigan in 2002. While in college, he played four years of hockey as a member of the University of Michigan Club Hockey Team.
Mr. Passen is very involved in the local and national bar associations. He was elected Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section (YLS) in 2015, which has over 9,000 attorney-members in the Chicagoland area. He is also a member and Past-President of the Chicago Bar Foundation’s Young Professionals Board (YPB), which is dedicated to securing equal access to justice for all members of the community. Mr. Passen was appointed to the Board of Managers of both the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Foundation.
Mr. Passen also sits on the Board of Managers of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, as well as the Board of Governors of the American Association for Justice, New Lawyers Division. He is a past member of the Board of Directors of the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater Chicago, and serves on the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago’s Associate Board. He also serves as Vice-Chair of the Trial Techniques Committee and Automobile Law Committee for the American Bar Association, Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section (TIPS).
He is a 2015 graduate of the 3-week Trial Lawyers College, an invitation-only program dedicated to training and educating lawyers who are committed to the jury system and to representing and obtaining justice for individuals. The College was founded and led by legendary trial lawyer, Gerry Spence, and took place at his ranch in Wyoming.
Prior to joining Passen Law Group, he was an associate at Jenner & Block, one of the top commercial litigation firms in Chicago.
Mr. Passen has completed several triathlons, including an Ironman in 2008. He is married with two young children.
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Acquired: 2006
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One East Wacker Dr., Suite 1750, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Posted by Ray | November 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Words alone cannot express my gratitude to the entire Passen Law Group team. They took a very difficult time of my life a guided me to successful resolution. After being rear-ended in a car accident I began having physical difficulties with speech, headaches, memory, taste and ringing in my ears. Wh...
Posted by Linda | September 3, 2015 | Hired Attorney
The were very professional, compassionate, and thorough. I felt at ease that they always had our best interests in mind. I would not hesitate to hire them again.
"Matt is an attorney with great knowledge of the law and cares deeply for his clients. I am happy to endorse him."
"Of course Matthew A. Passen is a talented trial attorney, but what makes him different is that he personally cares deeply for his clients. He tries to put himself in their shoes to understand the pain that they have suffered, how the disaster has changed their lives and how that suffering has affected their families. Only by knowing his clients and their circumstances fully, can he understand the true value of their case. Matthew is a tireless fighter for his clients and their families’ and is prepared to take their cases to jury verdict if the other side remains unreasonable."
"Matt Passen is an attorney I can endorse without hesitation - he is an excellent lawyer. He holds the talent, intellect, compassion and drive to obtain the best results possible for his clients. Matt also genuinely cares about the people he helps and is just a really good guy. You will enjoy working with Matt and be pleased with the outcome."
"Matthew brings extreme energy and passion to his client's cause. I highly recommend Matthew to be your lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is extremely knowledgeable in all of his practice areas. I often turn to Matthew for his extensive expertise. I would absolutely trust and refer both my family and friends to Matthew."
"I endorse Matthew Alexander Passen. He is an extremely knowledgeable and experienced attorney and I would definitely recommend him in the area of Personal Injury."
"Matthew is a kind, tenacious, and passionate attorney. His compassion and intelligence make him a formidable attorney and human being. You will be in great hands with Matt!"
"Matt is a fantastic attorney and person! He is an incredibly dedicated and bright lawyer who really cares about his clients and goes the extra mile. His clients are lucky to have him."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Matt Passen is an excellent attorney who will go the extra mile for his client. Matt and I attended the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College in July of 2015. We spent three weeks developing our skills to a level very few attorneys attain. Matt is an excellent attorney and more importantly, an amazing human being. I would recommend him to anyone."
"Matt and I worked together for almost a month at the Trial Lawyers College. Part of the program required him to spontaneously deliver an opening statement. I watched with envy as Matt gave an opening statement as good as I have ever seen. He's incredibly bright, articulate, and is passionate about his clients, and also happens to be a wonderful human being. Other than that I can't think of much good to say."
"Matthew's skills as an attorney are incredible! He puts his heart and soul into his cases and he truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend Matthew anyone needing legal counsel."
"I had the privilege to work with Matt on a couple of cases recently. His insight, passion, and commitment to his clients was inspiring and exceptional. i highly recommend him to anyone needing a lawyer in Illinois."
"I had the pleasure of getting to know Matt at Trial Lawyers College. Matt is passionate about his work and cares about his clients. Matt is smart, driven and have no doubt that he will adequately represent his clients. I highly recommend Matt."
"I had the opportunity and the pleasure to meet Matt and learn more about him not only as an attorney but as a person. He is a very talented attorney who would invest 100% in you as a client. As a person, he is a friend and a charismatic individual. You are lucky to have him as your attorney."
"Matt & I were fortunate to work together on refinement of trial skills. I personally observed Matt working and can verify he is an excellent trial attorney. He is smart, real, and credible. I am confident you will be completely satisfied hiring Matt for your legal needs."
"Matt is a great trial lawyer that really cares about his clients. I've seen him in action and recommend him to anyone looking for a personal injury attorney in Illinois."
"Matthew is a skillful and ethical attorney who works tirelessly to achieve justice for his clients."
"Matt is always well prepared, detail oriented, and is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is a very good attorney who gets great results. I highly endorse Matt and can assure his clients that they will receive the highest standard in legal representation."
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2016
Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under the age of 40, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Emerging Lawyer, Law Bulletin
2015
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Milton H. Gray Award for Outstanding Project Leadership, Chicago Bar Association
2014
Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 - Litigation, American Society of Legal Advocates
2010
Rising Star, Chicago Bar Association
2008 - Present
Attorney, Passen Law Group
2006 - 2008
Associate in Litigation Department, Jenner & Block LLP
2015 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationBoard of Managers
2015 - Present
Chicago Bar FoundationBoard of Managers
2014 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Managers
2010 - Present
United Cerebral Palsy Association of Greater ChicagoBoard Member
2010 - Present
Rehabilitation Institute of ChicagoAssociate Board, Member
2010 - Present
Chicago Bar FoundationYoung Professionals Board, Past-President
NLD Board of Governors
2015 - 2016
Chicago Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionChair
Jury verdict resulting in $1 million recovery
$10.9 Million Jury Verdict
$1.4 million settlement
2006
JD - Juris Doctor, summa cum laude, Order of the Coif
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
2015
#IsThisAdmissible?
2014
2014
How To Create A Trial Notebook For Use At Trial
2014
Using an iPad in Trial
2014
Judicial Panel on Persuasiveness in Court
2013
Strategies for Success At Tria
2013
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