About 1818 · Chicago
1818 Legal is a Chicago-based law firm founded in 2014 by attorney Jordan Matyas, specializing in civil litigation, employment law, administrative law, and legal malpractice. The firm serves Illinois professionals, businesses, and employees facing high-stakes legal challenges, offering strategic, results-driven representation. With over 25 years of legal experience and decades of government service, the team combines litigation expertise with practical advocacy to protect clients’ careers, reputations, and futures. The name '1818' references August 26, 1818, the day Illinois was admitted to the Union, reflecting the firm’s commitment to Illinois clients.
1818 Legal provides legal services focused on civil litigation, employment disputes, administrative and regulatory matters, and plaintiff-side legal malpractice claims. The firm represents Illinois businesses, professionals, and employees navigating complex legal issues such as wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, professional discipline, and government investigations. Founded in 2014 by Jordan Matyas, who brings over 25 years of legal experience and 30 years of government service, the firm emphasizes proactive, practical, and results-driven legal strategies. Their approach includes targeted communications, creative tactics, and deep knowledge of regulatory bodies to deliver effective advocacy. Services are available across Chicago and throughout Illinois, with a strong focus on protecting clients’ livelihoods and professional futures.
- In business
- since 2014
- Owner
- Jordan Matyas
- Serves
- Chicago and throughout Illinois
About 1818 Legal
Strategic Counsel for High-Stakes Legal Matters. Representing Illinois businesses, professionals, employees, and individuals in litigation, employment, administrative, and other high-stakes legal matters.
Practice Areas
Legal challenges that threaten your business, career, or professional reputation require more than generic advice—they demand strategic, experienced legal representation. Whether you are facing employment disputes, workplace retaliation, a government or licensing investigation, or the consequences of legal malpractice, the stakes are real and personal.
- Civil litigation
- Employment law
- Administrative and regulatory matters
- Plaintiff-side legal malpractice claims
What Makes 1818 Legal Different?
Proactive Approach & Targeted Communications for Practical Solutions. Proactive Approach: 1818 Legal will tackle your legal challenges head-on and work to prevent your issues from returning. Results-Driven Litigation: Practical, efficient legal strategies to maximize outcomes and minimize risk. Practical Solutions: Creative and practical tactics are utilized to ensure the best possible outcome.