Matthew J. O’Hara is a Partner in the Litigation Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. O’Hara was previously a Partner with Freeborn & Peters, which combined with SGR in 2023.

Mr. O’Hara is a business trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the litigation and trial of complex commercial matters in federal and state courts and matters involving the law of lawyering. He has tried cases involving the federal securities laws, antitrust laws, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, trademark infringement, breach of contract, legal malpractice, contract reformation, unjust enrichment, license agreements, executive employment, the Uniform Commercial Code, fraud, and criminal defense. Mr. O’Hara also litigates private shareholder and partnership disputes, fraudulent transfers, defamation, and other commercial matters. He has represented clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. He is also experienced in briefing and arguing state and federal appeals. In the legal industry, Mr. O’Hara represents law firms and lawyers in litigation, counseling, and disciplinary defense, and serves as an expert witness in cases involving legal ethics and professional liability.

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Matthew J. O’Hara

Partner
Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Litigation

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2022
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2019

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ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Matthew J. O’Hara is a Partner in the Litigation Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. O’Hara was previously a Partner with Freeborn & Peters, which combined with SGR in 2023.

Mr. O’Hara is a business trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the litigation and trial of complex commercial matters in federal and state courts and matters involving the law of lawyering. He has tried cases involving the federal securities laws, antitrust laws, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, trademark infringement, breach of contract, legal malpractice, contract reformation, unjust enrichment, license agreements, executive employment, the Uniform Commercial Code, fraud, and criminal defense. Mr. O’Hara also litigates private shareholder and partnership disputes, fraudulent transfers, defamation, and other commercial matters. He has represented clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. He is also experienced in briefing and arguing state and federal appeals. In the legal industry, Mr. O’Hara represents law firms and lawyers in litigation, counseling, and disciplinary defense, and serves as an expert witness in cases involving legal ethics and professional liability.

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+1-312-360-6871

Matthew J. O’Hara

Partner
Smith, Gambrell & Russell
Chicago, IL

Practice Area: Litigation

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Matthew J. O’Hara is a Partner in the Litigation Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Mr. O’Hara was previously a Partner with Freeborn & Peters, which combined with SGR in 2023.

Mr. O’Hara is a business trial lawyer who concentrates his practice in the litigation and trial of complex commercial matters in federal and state courts and matters involving the law of lawyering. He has tried cases involving the federal securities laws, antitrust laws, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secrets, trademark infringement, breach of contract, legal malpractice, contract reformation, unjust enrichment, license agreements, executive employment, the Uniform Commercial Code, fraud, and criminal defense. Mr. O’Hara also litigates private shareholder and partnership disputes, fraudulent transfers, defamation, and other commercial matters. He has represented clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, and the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. He is also experienced in briefing and arguing state and federal appeals. In the legal industry, Mr. O’Hara represents law firms and lawyers in litigation, counseling, and disciplinary defense, and serves as an expert witness in cases involving legal ethics and professional liability.

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