Barack Ferrazzano

34 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Insurance Law

Biography

As a commercial litigator and counselor with more than 20 years of experience, Matt brings a creative, pragmatic, and efficient approach to helping clients resolve complex legal and business problems.

Matt is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has significant, first-chair trial experience in a wide variety of business disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, non-competes, and post-closing disputes. Matt also advises clients on corporate compliance and ethics, commercial contract, and employment matters.

Matt is also Chair of the firm’s Insurance Coverage Group and regularly handles high-stakes insurance coverage matters for policyholders. Matt helps clients understand their insurance coverage and formulates strategies to maximize their insurance recovery, whether through a claims process, arbitration, or litigation. He advises clients in various industries regarding coverage under many types of policies, including commercial general liability, errors and omissions, cyber, environmental, property, employment practices liability, and representations and warranties.

Matt has been ranked consistently among the top lawyers in Illinois for his insurance coverage practice, including having been selected by The Best Lawyers in America© and the Leading Lawyers Network.

Pro bono work is also an important part of Matt’s practice. He has handled medical needs, unlawful arrest, asylum, and immigration matters for clients.

Barack Ferrazzano

34 Best Lawyers awards

Barack Ferrazzano logo

Overview

  • Western Illinois University, B.B., graduated 1999
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, J.D., graduated 2002

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association
  • Western Illinois University, B.B., graduated 1999
  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, J.D., graduated 2002

Client Testimonials

Matt has been such a great resource for my company. His knowledge of insurance law and ability to quickly digest complex policy information is unmatched. He is easy to work with and you always feel prioritized. I feel lucky to have Matt as outside counsel.

Jeanine Stathopoulos (ZS Associates)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants

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