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Matthew B Walker

Matthew B Walker

Aleksy Belcher
  • Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, Personal Injury
  • Illinois
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Biography

After completing his term of service with the United States Army’s 24th Infantry Division, Matt went on to earn his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a law degree from The John Marshall Law School. Matt’s practice is focused on protecting the rights of injured workers throughout the State of Illinois. He has argued cases before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, the Circuit Courts and the Illinois Appellate Court. Matt also represents clients before the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review.

Matt is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives

Matt has an interest in Middle East Law, and specifically legal systems in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries. He speaks Spanish, and studies Arabic.

Practice Areas
Workers' Compensation
Social Security Disability
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
    Workers’ Compensation claims, Personal Injury claims, and Social Security Disability claims are handled on a contingency basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (2003) | Law
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Illinois  # 6279991
Member
Current
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NOSSCR
Member
Current
Activities: NOSSCR has always stayed true to its mission of encouraging the highest quality representation and advocacy on behalf of persons seeking SSDI and SSI benefits. NOSSCR has joined with other organizations to advocate for improvements in the disability determination and the adjudication process. NOSSCR’s leadership on these issues has provided frequent opportunities for NOSSCR officers and its Executive Director to testify before Congressional committees.
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Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association
Member
Current
Activities: The WCLA is a membership organization promoting fellowship among members of the Illinois Bar engaged in the trial of workers’ compensation matters.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Workers’ Compensation Trial Notebook - Chapter 9 (Obtaining Medical Records)
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
Certifications
CMSP
LASIE
CMLE (AMA 6th Edition)
IAIME
Websites & Blogs
Website
Aleksy Belcher
Annotations
McHenry v. Berryhill
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Hutchison v. Fitzgerald Equipment Co.
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Betzner v. Boeing Co.
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Hall v. Berryhill
US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
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Contact & Map
Main Office
350 N Lasalle Street
Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60654
Telephone: (312) 670-9000
Cell: (312) 434-6577
Fax: (312) 670-9115