About Matthew B
Matthew B Walker earned his Juris Doctor from The John Marshall Law School in 2003. He completed his legal studies after an undergraduate course of study that preceded law school. Early on he set his sights on representing individuals in benefit and compensation matters, building a practice anchored in procedural and medical-legal questions.
He is admitted to practice in Illinois and has spent his career working within that jurisdiction. His work has involved claimant advocacy before administrative bodies and in litigation arising from workplace injuries. Over time he has handled files that require attention to both statutory deadlines and detailed medical records, a combination that shapes how he approaches each case.
Walker holds professional certifications that speak to the technical components of his work. His listed credentials include CMSP: LASIE and CMLE (AMA 6th Edition): IAIME. Those designations relate to medical-legal evaluation processes often encountered in workers’ compensation and disability matters. He emphasizes clear medical documentation and careful use of evaluative reports when preparing a case for hearing or settlement.
He maintains memberships in several professional organizations. Those include NOSSCR and the Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Association. He is also listed as a member in another professional group. Memberships provide regular access to updates in procedure and case law, and they connect him to peers who practice in closely aligned areas.
In practice he handles matters that require both legal and medical literacy. He prepares claims, prosecutes appeals, and works with treating physicians and independent examiners to clarify impairment and causation. He directs litigation strategies toward securing benefit determinations and resolving disagreements over medical evidence.
Colleagues describe Walker as methodical in assembling case records and pragmatic in recommending next steps to clients. He favors thorough preparation for hearings and careful review of expert reports. His approach is practical: reduce surprises at hearing and present evidence so judges and administrators can reach reasoned decisions.
He continues to practice in Illinois, where his caseload centers on workers’ compensation and Social Security claim matters. His current practice focuses on workers’ compensation and related claim issues.
