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Matthew Basinger has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio University and a law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He started his career as an assistant prosecuting attorney outside of Cleveland and moved into private practice there before moving to Chicago in 2005 to concentrate in the personal injury field. He joined Donald A. Shapiro, Ltd. in 2007 and became a partner in 2012. In 2019 the firm was renamed Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger, Ltd.
Shapiro, Cohen & Basinger, Ltd. handles personal injury cases exclusively, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, and motor vehicle accidents.. www.scb-lawyers.com
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
180 North LaSalle Street Suite 3050, Chicago, IL, 60601
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6 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
In a different class.
Referred by a friend to Donald Shapiro, the firm took on my case. Mathew Bassinger was assigned the case. Early we had some road blocks, and Mathew made some changes to keep the suit alive. I've never been involved in a lawsuit, but he made things very easy to deal with. This malpractice suit involve...
Posted by Emily | July 29, 2015 | Car Accidents
Proficient, highly skilful legal practitioner
Matt Basinger, Esq. is adept at all matters pertaining to his field. He expeditiously secured a monetary settlement for a car accident case that far exceeded my expectations. Always professional yet never aloof, Matt Basinger is quite polite and always a gentleman. He promptly returns telephone calls...
Posted by Ewa and Joseph | September 02, 2014 | Medical Malpractice
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...
Posted by Martha | August 31, 2014 | Personal Injury
Matthew Basinger/Shapiro Ltd.
Matt was recommended to us at a time when we didn't know where to turn to for a specialty/personal injury lawyer. Our daughter had been in an apartment fire and at the time, we had hopes she would recover but sadly, did not. Not only did Matt drive five hours to meet with us but he was with us when w...
Posted by Kevin | August 31, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Grateful
Confusing law suit, lots of twists and turns, with court interference even, discouraging. What had seemed a possibility wound up slowly diminishing over time, but Matthew stayed alert and on top of each push back seizing the final opportunity for success. Quite impressive and I sure am grateful.
"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 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."
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2000
City Scholarship, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
2007 - Present
Partner, Donald A. Shapiro, Ltd.
2004 - 2007
Attorney, Matthew Basinger
2003 - 2004
Prosecuting Attorney, Medina County Prosecutor's Office
2005 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2005 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2005 - Present
Illinois Bar FoundationMember
Verdict for the plaintiff: $420,000
$2,000,000 settlement
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BS - Bachelor of Science
2003
Appellate Advocacy
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