CHICAGO ― Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP today announced the addition of business trial lawyer Matthew J. O’Hara. As a partner in the firm’s
Chicago office, he will continue his practice focus on complex commercial matters in both federal and state courts.
Mr. O’Hara joins Hinshaw from Reed Smith where he served as a partner and as deputy general counsel, advising the firm and its attorneys on ethical and risk management issues.
“An accomplished trial lawyer, Matt is a valued addition to our firm’s robust litigation practice,” said
Donald M. Mrozek, Chairman of Hinshaw. “His broad experience is extremely relevant to our client needs, from securities matters to partnership disputes. He also brings first hand knowledge to complement and expand our established
Lawyers for the Profession® group, advising law firms and lawyers in the area of ethics law.”
Mr. O’Hara’s casework has included claims under the federal securities laws, trade secrets, trademark infringement, licensing agreements and distribution agreement disputes, private shareholder and partnership disputes, and franchise act claims. He also litigates cases involving the Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act and a variety of other commercial matters.
His experience includes the representation of securities issuers, corporate officers and directors, and investors in all phases and types of securities and securities-related litigation, including SEC enforcement actions, class and derivative actions, ERISA fiduciary actions, Delaware Chancery Court proceedings and arbitrations.
He also has represented owners of closely held entities in disputes with fellow owners over the dissolution of the parties’ business relationships and the value of their business interests.
He earned his J.D. from Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1996 with Valedictorian stature; and his B.A. with honors from Northwestern University in 1983.
Founded in 1934, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with 500 lawyers in 24 offices spanning 12 states, including
Arizona,
California,
Florida,
Illinois,
Indiana,
Massachusetts,
Minnesota,
Missouri,
New York,
Oregon,
Rhode Island and
Wisconsin.
Hinshaw offers a full-service practice, with an emphasis in litigation, business law and corporate transactions, environmental, intellectual property, labor and employment law, professional liability defense, estate planning and taxation matters. The firm represents a range of for-profit and not-for-profit clients in industries that include alarm and security services, construction, financial services, health care, hospitality, insurance, legal, manufacturing, real estate, retail and transportation. Hinshaw clients also include government agencies, municipalities and schools.