Matthew P. Walsh, II
Matthew P. Walsh, II
Partner in Charge of Chicago Office
He/Him

Matthew P. Walsh, II
Partner in Charge of Chicago Office
He/Him
About Matthew
An accomplished trial lawyer, Matthew concentrates his practice on complex litigation, with an emphasis in construction, commercial, employment, municipal, healthcare litigation, and religious institutions liability. He represents construction companies in complex property damage, personal injury, and employment litigation. In his capacity as a special Cook County state’s attorney, he has also represented state and local officials in tort and civil rights litigation.
Matthew represents numerous Illinois hospitals, doctors, and religious organizations in complex litigation, and leads a team of attorneys who conduct internal investigations at hospitals, municipalities, religious organizations, and companies to identify potential criminal and civil exposure. In addition, he has handled high-profile and high-exposure sexual abuse matters on behalf of school districts, religious orders, medical, and mental health facilities.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Represented a large Illinois health system in a lawsuit, which received significant media attention, stemming from an alleged breach of private health information from a hospital system. After a four-week jury trial and six hours of deliberations, jury returned a complete verdict for our client and awarded zero damages. In closing, plaintiff asked for $10 million in compensatory and $50 million in punitive damages.
- Secured a not guilty verdict for a Hinshaw client. The Hinshaw team represented a banking executive who was accused of attempting to board an airplane while knowingly in possession of a loaded handgun — a felony.
- Obtained a favorable verdict for St. Mary's of Nazareth Hospital following a two-week complex medical malpractice jury trial in which plaintiffs sought $3.5 million in damages for the death of a psychiatric patient.
- Represented the Cook County Sheriff's Office in the case of Fields v. Byrne, a high-profile civil rights case filed by four inmates housed in the Cook County Department of Corrections alleging excessive force by numerous correctional officers. After a three-week trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Cook County Sheriff's Office.
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Construction Law, 2025 – 2026
- Irish American Hall of Fame, Class of 2023
- BTI Client Service All-Star, 2019
- Chicago Daily Law Bulletin and Chicago Lawyer Magazine, Top 40 Illinois Attorneys Under Forty to Watch, 2004
- Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and legal ability
- Leading Lawyer, Commercial Litigation; Construction; Construction Litigation; Governmental, Municipal, Lobbying & Administrative Law; Medical Malpractice Defense; Professional Malpractice Defense
Credentials
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology, JD, 1992
- Bradley University, BS, 1989
Bar Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- US Supreme Court
- US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Matthew has lectured on trial technique and strategy at Chicago-Kent College of Law, DePaul University College of Law, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, the American Bar Association, and Hinshaw University's Trial Advocacy Program.
- Co-Presenter, "Post Pandemic Office Policy Committee Report," Law Practice Management & Technology Committee, Chicago Bar Association, Webinar, September 24, 2024
In The News
- Six Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Chapters to the 2024 Edition of the "Dramshop Act Practice" IICLE Handbook, Feb 16, 2024
- A Profile of Hinshaw Partner Matt Walsh: Unique Way of Preparing Cases Yields Outstanding Results, Jan 30, 2018
- Matthew Walsh Authors Article on Protecting Your Greatest Asset with a Non-Compete Agreement in Salon Today, Nov 11, 2015
- Chicago Partner Matthew P. Walsh II Co-Organizer for June 2014 Cook County State's Attorney Reunion, Apr 25, 2014
Insights for Employers Alert
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- The Walsh Family Inducted Into the Irish American Hall of Fame, Feb 6, 2023
- Matthew Walsh Elected to the Chicago Bar Association's Board of Managers, Oct 26, 2022
- Hinshaw Secures Class Certification Reversal in Seventh Circuit, Aug 10, 2012
Interests
Community/Civic Activities
- Marillac St. Vincent Family Services, Board Member
- Village of Indian Head Park, Illinois, Trustee (2002–2016); Acting Mayor; Planning and Zoning Committee, Former Co-Chairman
- Alexian Foundation, Board Member
Thought Leadership
Presentations
Matthew has lectured on trial technique and strategy at Chicago-Kent College of Law, DePaul University College of Law, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, the American Bar Association, and Hinshaw University's Trial Advocacy Program.
- Co-Presenter, "Post Pandemic Office Policy Committee Report," Law Practice Management & Technology Committee, Chicago Bar Association, Webinar, September 24, 2024
In The News
- Six Hinshaw Attorneys Contribute Chapters to the 2024 Edition of the "Dramshop Act Practice" IICLE Handbook, Feb 16, 2024
- A Profile of Hinshaw Partner Matt Walsh: Unique Way of Preparing Cases Yields Outstanding Results, Jan 30, 2018
- Matthew Walsh Authors Article on Protecting Your Greatest Asset with a Non-Compete Agreement in Salon Today, Nov 11, 2015
- Chicago Partner Matthew P. Walsh II Co-Organizer for June 2014 Cook County State's Attorney Reunion, Apr 25, 2014
Insights for Employers Alert
Press Releases
- 102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™, Aug 21, 2025
- 105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch, Aug 15, 2024
- The Walsh Family Inducted Into the Irish American Hall of Fame, Feb 6, 2023
- Matthew Walsh Elected to the Chicago Bar Association's Board of Managers, Oct 26, 2022
- Hinshaw Secures Class Certification Reversal in Seventh Circuit, Aug 10, 2012
Matthew's Insights

Press Release
Aug 21, 2025
102 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Ones to Watch™

Press Release
Aug 15, 2024
105 Hinshaw Lawyers Recognized in 2025 Editions of Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

Press Release
Feb 6, 2023
The Walsh Family Inducted Into the Irish American Hall of Fame

Press Release
Oct 26, 2022
Matthew Walsh Elected to the Chicago Bar Association's Board of Managers

Insights for Employers Alert
Apr 15, 2020
Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission Notice of Emergency Amendment Regarding COVID-19

Press Release
Aug 10, 2012
Hinshaw Secures Class Certification Reversal in Seventh Circuit