Tressler attorney Matthew J. O'Malley was recently featured in a popular article by Josh Karp for the 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine: "The Crosstown Classic: Two Attorneys Reflect on Their Cubs and Sox Fandoms."

"Matthew O’Malley (right) is a Southsider through and through. After growing up on 84th Street, then living in Palos Heights, he has settled down and is raising a family on the South Side—all of which means one thing: He’s a tailor-made White Sox fan"
- Josh Karp for Illinois Super Lawyers Magazine

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Matt was also selected as a 2023-2024 Illinois Rising Star for Civil Litigation from Super Lawyers.

Matthew J. O'Malley
Associate

Matthew J. O’Malley (“Matt”) is a member of the litigation practice group and advises his clients on litigation strategies, skillfully representing them through all phases of litigation. Matt has a track record of success in both bench and jury trials. He focuses on the client’s resolution goals, whether that is achieved through trial, settlement conference, mediation or arbitration. Matt serves his clients in a variety of complex litigated and non-litigated matters, including actions for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, indemnity and contribution, professional malpractice, personal injury, general corporate, LGBT issues, employment discrimination and civil rights violations. 

Matt started his legal career working as an Assistant Attorney General for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, where he served as defense counsel for the Department of Corrections and other Illinois state entities. There, he successfully brought four federal jury trials to verdict in favor of his clients.

Matt was recently selected by his peers in the 2023 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ and as 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star®.