Matthew Goldstein

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Matthew J. Goldstein

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“At Wallace Miller we fight tirelessly for our clients, for our community, and to do our part to help set the strife in order.” 

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Matthew's Story

Matthew J. Goldstein is an associate attorney at Wallace Miller. He represents clients in consumer and securities class actions, appellate litigation, and a broad range of other complex disputes in state and federal courts and arbitrations throughout the county. 

Matthew fights tirelessly for his clients and to change the law for the better. He has represented clients in several cases presenting issues of first impression on consumer arbitration contracts and recently obtained a significant appellate victory for his clients in a case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. In 2025, he was appointed class counsel in the Allstate Insurance Company Litigation along with Edward A. Wallace and Mark R. Miller. 

Matthew earned his law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, where he participated in moot court and trial advocacy programs. He earned his bachelor’s degree magna cum laude from Lake Forest College, where he majored in history and philosophy, earning honors in both disciplines. 

Matthew is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of Illinois, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Wisconsin, Western, Eastern, and Southern Districts of Texas, and the District of Colorado. 

Bar & Court Admissions

State of Illinois 

U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit 

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois 

U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois 

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois 

U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana 

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana 

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri 

U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin 

U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas 

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas 

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas 

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado 

 

Education

J.D., University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 2021

B.A., History & Philosophy, Lake Forest College, magna cum laude, 2018

Press & Media Appearances

Panelist on the “Leadership Development Committees in MDLs” discussion at Mass Torts Made Perfect, October 2022

Current Cases

Mitsubishi Marine Engine

In a newly filed lawsuit, a Seattle fisherman alleges that Mitsubishi violated EPA regulations, lied to customers, and committed fraud in its policy for selling...

Ford Transmissions

Wallace Miller is pursuing class action litigation against Ford Motor Company alleging that their 10R80 Ford transmissions are defective.

ZocaLoans

Wallace Miller is pursuing lawsuits against ZocaLoans, a company that offered loans with illegally high interest rates.

Minto Money Lending

Wallace Miller is pursuing a class action lawsuit against Minto Money, a company that offered loans with illegally high interest rates.

Allstate Class Action

Wallace Miller is pursuing a class action lawsuit against Allstate Insurance Company in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

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Matt's Highlights

Appellate Victory

Matthew obtained a significant appellate victory for a client in a case before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. 

Chair, Chicago Bar Association Class Action Committee  

Leading meetings, educational sessions, and social gatherings, Matt is the Chair for the Class Action Committee within the Chicago Bar Association. 

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“Over the past few years, Matthew Goldstein has helped me out with a few different lawsuits. Always successful with good results, professional & one heck of a communicator. He’s become more than just a lawyer. He’s become a close a friend & I’m so thankful for him.” 

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