Matthew D. Sobolewski
Partner
Matthew D. Sobolewski practices primarily in the areas of complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation. His commercial litigation practice includes advising and representing businesses and individuals in disputes involving breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference, and other business tort claims.
Matt’s bankruptcy litigation practice includes advising and representing clients in preference, fraudulent conveyance, and other avoidance actions; claim objection proceedings, and automatic stay litigation.
Matt also has experience with internal investigations and litigation involving product liability, securities and commodities fraud, the misappropriation and use of trade secrets, employee raiding, and real estate and land use.
Prior to joining SGL, Matt was associated with the law firms of Herrick, Feinstein LLP and Holland & Knight LLP (Chicago and New York). Before entering private practice, he served as a prosecutor in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in Chicago, Illinois. During his tenure, he worked within the Civil Actions, Criminal Prosecutions, and Juvenile Justice Bureaus, and prosecuted over 50 trials to verdict. Prior to and while attending law school, Matt worked as a commercial banker for the leading middle market bank in Chicago.
Outside the office, Matt enjoys running, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and their son.
Practice Areas
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Bankruptcy Litigation
- Product Liability Litigation
- False Claims Act
- Healthcare Litigation
- White Collar Criminal Defense
Education
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D.
- Wabash College, B.A.
Admitted to Practice
- New York
- Illinois
- United States District Court, E.D. New York
- United States District Court, S.D. New York
- United States District Court, N.D. Illinois
- United States District Court, C.D. Illinois
- Trial Bar U.S. District Court, N.D. Illinois
Professional Affiliations
- Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Committee on Pro Bono and Legal Services)
- American Bankruptcy Institute
Honors
- National Quarterfinalist, ABA National Trial Competition
- Regional Champion, ABA National Trial Competition
- Finalist, Charles Evans Hughes Moot Court Competition
