Chicago Business Litigation & Professional License Defense Lawyers
Experienced. Strategic. Relentless. Defending Businesses and Professionals Across Chicago.
Chicago Civil Litigation Attorney & Professional License Defense Lawyer
Founding principal Jordan Matyas launched 1818 to protect the businesses, careers, and the reputation of Illinois professionals. Drawing on deep government and regulatory experience, 1818 focuses on business litigation, employee rights, administrative law, and legal malpractice. Whether you’re defending your license, your livelihood, or your name, we’re here to help.
Jordan has spent nearly 30 years working with and around the White House, the Illinois Legislature, IDFPR, the City of Chicago’s Law Department and Regional Transportation Authority.
Since 2014, Jordan and his team have leveraged their government knowledge and legal skills to provide effective solutions for regulatory and administrative challenges at the state and local levels, as well as lobbying government agencies for procurement opportunities and the need for legislative changes. 1818 Litigation Attorneys provides a full suite of legal services with a focus on professional license defense and administrative law.
Proactive Approach & Targeted Communications for Practical Solutions
Proactive
Approach
1818 will tackle your legal challenges head-on and work to prevent your issues from returning.
Targeted Communications
Proven public relations and crisis management tactics to build community support and defend your name.
Practical Solutions
Creative and practical tactics are utilized to ensure the best possible outcome.
Legal Services
Legal challenges that threaten your business, career, or professional reputation require more than generic advice—they demand strategic, experienced advocacy. Whether you’re facing a licensing investigation, workplace retaliation, a complex regulatory issue, or the fallout of legal malpractice, the consequences are real and personal. Your legal team should treat them that way.
At 1818, we deliver practical, results-driven solutions for businesses, professionals, and employees navigating high-stakes disputes. Our focus includes business litigation, employee rights, administrative law, and plaintiff-side legal malpractice—all informed by deep regulatory insight and real-world strategy.
1818 is your partner for complex legal and regulatory problems, because we don’t just understand the system. We know how to challenge it
Success Stories
See how 1818 helped Illinois businesses, communities, and licenced professionals get the results they needed
What Happens When You Call 1818
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Discuss your concerns and the result you want
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Agree on a strategy for achieving your goals
Watch Us Work For You
1818 executes & adapts to pursue your outcome
Litigators Protecting Your Business, Your Career, and Your Rights Against Professional Negligence
Hire 1818 Litigation Attorneys to navigate your legal needs and government goals.
Our firm uses unique tactics and strategies for Illinois corporations, professionals, and communities.