Matthew L. Pagano
Matthew L. Pagano
Associate
He/Him
"The law is often complex and dry. I put the issues of the case into simple, yet compelling terms that make them accessible and engaging to clients, judges, and juries."
Matthew L. Pagano
Associate
He/Him
"The law is often complex and dry. I put the issues of the case into simple, yet compelling terms that make them accessible and engaging to clients, judges, and juries."
About Matt
Matt represents individual attorneys and other licensed professionals, as well as multinational enterprises, across numerous industries, providing proactive guidance on ethical practices and compliance with industry-specific laws. If litigation does occur, Matt protects his clients in motion practice and at trial, be it for negligence, malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, or anything else.
Matt also defends the interests of corporations of all sizes from around the world in commercial litigation matters, often with millions of dollars at stake.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Initiatives:
Recognition
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Dean’s List
Credentials
Education
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, JD, 2015
- Washington and Lee University, BA, 2010
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
- Texas
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Conference Emcee, Hinshaw's 24th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM), Chicago, Illinois, March 4-6, 2025
In The News
Lawyers for the Profession® Alerts
- Florida Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Attorneys Where They Could Have Remedied Prior Counsel's Mistakes and Salvaged Plaintiff's Case, Dec 20, 2022
- When Aggressive Tactics Cross the Line: Illinois ARDC Suspends Lawyer Accused of Sending "Abusive and Aggressive" E-Mails, Oct 7, 2022
- Pennsylvania Allows Suit Against Attorneys for "Bad Settlements" Where Fraud/Negligence Alleged, Aug 1, 2022
- Clients Also Have Responsibilities: Plaintiffs' Lack of Diligence Defeats Fraudulent Concealment Claim and Precludes Tolling of Statute of Repose, Jun 20, 2022
- Lawyer Unsuccessfully Attempts to Invoke Statute of Limitations Defense in Malpractice Claim Alleging He Missed Statute of Limitations on Underlying Claims, May 2, 2022
Interests
Matt won a post-graduate Fulbright fellowship and spent two years living and working in Austria. While there, he slowly developed an Austrian accent when speaking German – something his German relatives still tease him about. After several visits to Vienna, he cultivated an interest in opera and now frequently attends the Houston Grand Opera and the Chicago Lyric Opera.
Matt regularly plays Dungeons & Dragons online with attorneys at other prominent law firms around the country.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Conference Emcee, Hinshaw's 24th Annual Legal Malpractice & Risk Management Conference (LMRM), Chicago, Illinois, March 4-6, 2025
In The News
Lawyers for the Profession® Alerts
- Florida Appellate Court Reverses Summary Judgment for Attorneys Where They Could Have Remedied Prior Counsel's Mistakes and Salvaged Plaintiff's Case, Dec 20, 2022
- When Aggressive Tactics Cross the Line: Illinois ARDC Suspends Lawyer Accused of Sending "Abusive and Aggressive" E-Mails, Oct 7, 2022
- Pennsylvania Allows Suit Against Attorneys for "Bad Settlements" Where Fraud/Negligence Alleged, Aug 1, 2022
- Clients Also Have Responsibilities: Plaintiffs' Lack of Diligence Defeats Fraudulent Concealment Claim and Precludes Tolling of Statute of Repose, Jun 20, 2022
- Lawyer Unsuccessfully Attempts to Invoke Statute of Limitations Defense in Malpractice Claim Alleging He Missed Statute of Limitations on Underlying Claims, May 2, 2022
Matt's Insights
In The News
Jun 12, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Dec 20, 2022
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Oct 7, 2022
In The News
Jun 12, 2025
Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Six Chapters to the "Attorneys’ Legal Liability" IICLE Handbook
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Dec 20, 2022
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Oct 7, 2022
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Aug 1, 2022
Pennsylvania Allows Suit Against Attorneys for "Bad Settlements" Where Fraud/Negligence Alleged
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Jun 20, 2022
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
May 2, 2022
Lawyers for the Profession® Alert
Feb 8, 2022
