Matthew J. Duco

Matthew J. Duco

also known as Matt Duco

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Election Campaigns & Political Law

About Matthew

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 90%

I know that your injuries can lead to a lot of questions and can have long-lasting consequences. If you suspect that a person or organization might be responsible for your injury, the Spiros Lae team is ready to fight for you!

17 years

90%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 4 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2021

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 17 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2008

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

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Matthew J. Duco's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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Posted by David | April 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Insurance Settlement

I had a dispute with my insurance company regarding coverage. Matthew Duco helped me get a settlement that will allow me to repair my car. Throughout the process, Matt clearly communicated what to expect, gave me a timeline, and kept to his timeline.

Posted by Noah | March 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Personal injury attorney

I hired Mr. Duco after I was in a very severe car accident and easily could have lost my life. Thanks to his hard work and dedication to my case, I now have all my medical bills paid that were near a $100,000, and money to help recover my lingering injuries. I highly recommend him.

Matthew Duco

Replied last March 12, 2018

I enjoyed having you as a client and am glad that I was able to help ease the burden of medical bills. Thank you for the kind review, it means a lot.

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Matthew J. Duco's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alison Kimble

Unknown lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Matthew Duco excels in pursuing cases that appear to be uphill battle. He is a tireless researcher and has an unnatural ability to read, comprehend, and apply the law to unique legal situations."

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William Schmitz

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matthew J. Duco is a legal genius; his breadth of knowledge, superb research skills, and keen legal writing abilities are among his many talents. I have personally witnessed Matthew successfully argue numerous motions, take cases to trial, and craft briefs on appeal which ultimately won substantial sums of money for his clients. Matthew's ability to think outside the box, and creatively craft arguments in situations where many lawyers would simply turn down the case truly sets him apart from others in his field. For example, when it appeared my client's injuries would go uncompensated due to a situation where the responsible party declared bankruptcy, I called upon Matthew. His advice and assistance were integral to my client ultimately obtaining justice. Matthew's knack for finding [or forcing] insurance coverage on initially denied claims is likewise commendable. He is a legal force of nature no matter how complex the litigation!"

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Jordan Butler

Unknown lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Gifford

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is an incredibly bright and talented attorney. He goes above and beyond for his clients on a daily basis. I highly recommend him."

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Jordan Dorrestein

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working with Matt on a number of legal matters. Many lawyers in the securities litigation field, (including myself), have turned to Matt for help in difficult cases. Thanking Matt for his insight on a particularly complicated case, one attorney said it best: “if I can see for miles, it is because I stand on the shoulders of a giant – Matt Duco.” I couldn’t agree more. Matt is also an exceptional person outside of the office and volunteers his time to causes that provide for the less fortunate. He brings that same drive to help others to bear in his advocacy for his clients. In short, I recommend Matt as both an attorney and an exceptional person."

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Securities and investment fraud lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2020

Emerging Lawyer, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

2019

Emerging Lawyer, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

2008

Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council Award, Northern Illinois University College of Law Alumni Council

2008

Best Petitioner's Brief, Northern Illinois University College of Law

2008

Cum Laude, Northern Illinois University College of Law

2008

Moot Court Competition Semifinalist, Northern Illinois University College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2021

Associate Attorney, Spiros Law, P.C.

2008 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Higgins & Burke, P.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Vermilion County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2013

Will County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2013

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2013

Kane County Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2009

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Personal Injury - Motor-Vehicle Accident

$990,000.00

Workers' Compensation

$160,000.00

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Education

2008

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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