About 1818
Find a Fix For Your Legal & Government Challenges
When you’re in crisis or trying to start or operate a business, you need an advocate who can represent you in every government interaction and get results.
Even if a problem seems small on the surface, it’s a huge deal for you, and the lawyer you work with should treat it as such.
1818 is Illinois’ preferred partner to find fixes for legal and government challenges. Founding principal Jordan Matyas launched 1818 to put his decades of local, state, and federal government experience to work for the businesses, professionals, and individuals of Illinois.
Since 2014, Jordan and his team have provided legal solutions for IDFPR regulatory with Illinois license defense and administrative challenges at the state and local levels.
1818’s services extend beyond the legal realm and include crisis management, media and public relations, strategic communication, and lobbying government state and local elected officials and agencies for procurement and policy changes. We also litigate in a variety of industries.
What’s in a Name?
The firm’s name comes from August 26, 1818, when the State of Illinois was admitted to the Union.
Illinois is one of America’s most diverse, innovative and exciting states. Today, Illinois has nearly 7,000 government bodies, and 1818 works with clients to navigate state and local government agencies.
1818 Team
“He is my forever hero!”
“I was having trouble with an ex husband and a property we owned together in Chicago. It was in an upscale neighborhood and needed to be sold and demolished but the ex was fighting sale for 3 years. Jordan kept the city at bay and substantially contained my exposure to fines. It was during COVID so just getting the ex out was impossible. Jordan worked tirelessly and in the end found a very creative solution that worked and freed me from years of insecurity. I can never say enough about Jordan’s kindness, expertise and city connections. He is my forever hero!”
Margaret
“An incredible attorney.”
“Mr. Matyas is an incredible attorney. He was generous with his time and legal advice regarding a reciprocity hurdle. I’m certain he was a comedian or therapist in another life. Highly recommend!”
Caitlyn
“I would highly recommend hiring Jordan Matyas as your lawyer.”
“I had such a positive experience with 1818 law firm. Jordan Matyas was a pleasure to work with due to his professional and friendly demeanor. My initial conversation with him put me at ease. He took the time to explain possible scenarios to resolve the issue I was experiencing. Anytime I reached out to Jordan, he was quick to respond to my messages. My conversations with Jordan were never rushed. He guided me to quickly resolve the issue I was experiencing. I would highly recommend hiring Jordan Matyas as your lawyer.”
Mary
“I highly recommend Jordan Matyas as an attorney.”
“I had a great experience with 1818 Legal. They provided guidance throughout the whole process, were transparent and made everything much easier for me while getting me the best result. I highly recommend Jordan Matyas as an attorney.”
Leslie
“Quality legal advice and solutions”
“I highly recommend Jordan Matyas and 1818 Legal. When I run into situations that are difficult to solve, Jordan provides quality legal advice and solutions to solve unique problems. He listens, advocates, and helps client’s move forward.”
Bryan
Success Stories
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