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Biography
Matthew R. Basinger is a Chicago medical malpractice attorney and personal injury attorney, and a lawyer at Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger since 2007. Since 2012 he has been a partner at the firm. He is an experienced trial attorney in the areas of medical malpractice, car and truck accidents, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Matt is licensed to practice in Ohio and Illinois. He started his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Cleveland. Since moving to Chicago in 2005, he has exclusively represented victims of medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death in courts throughout Illinois and beyond. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and he volunteers as an elected member of his local school board.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
50%
23 years
Personal Injury
50%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 21 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Ohio for 22 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Shapiro, Cohen and Basinger Trial Lawyers
(855) 740-0132
Mobile
180 North LaSalle Street, Suite 3050, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Online Presence
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Posted by Ewa and Joseph | September 02, 2014
Matthew Basinger - the lawyer who gave us confidence.
It is hard not to rate Matt excellent after being rewarded with a life changing settlement in a medical malpractice case. Even after the first interview with Matt regarding our case, I and my wife felt that all skepticism vanished and were inspired with confidence and hope. For the duration of the pr...
Matthew Randall Basinger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the chance to work with Matt on a case and he was very impressive. He is always well-prepared and fights aggressively for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is bright, hard-working, and thorough."
"I have worked with and known Matthew for over ten years. He is ethical, professional, extremely hard working, and dedicated to advocating for his clients. I couldn't recommend him highly enough."
Michael Shammas
Personal injury lawyer
Lauren Cohen
Social Security & Disability lawyer
Anne Murphy
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2000
City Scholarship, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Donald A. Shapiro, Ltd.
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Matthew Basinger
2003 - 2004
Prosecuting Attorney, Medina County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2005 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Illinois Bar FoundationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jarzebkowski v. Kubilius, DDS
Verdict for the plaintiff: $420,000
Cooper v. Urban Property Advisors
$2,000,000 settlement
Education
2003
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Ohio University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2003
Rudy R. Vale Moot Court Competition
Appellate Advocacy
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers