Matthew E. Sink
Associate
Biography
BIOGRAPHY
Matthew’s insurance coverage practice focuses on commercial property, homeowner’s, inland marine, and crime insurance claims. He has experience drafting opinion and position letters that offer legal counsel to insurers, aiding them in navigating complex coverage issues, and resolving claims effectively. His litigation experience encompasses drafting complaints, motions to dismiss, written discovery, and settlement agreements.
Before joining Nicolaides, Matthew was an associate in the insurance coverage practice at a Midwest law firm and clerked at several Chicago firms. While in law school, Matthew served as the Candidacy Editor for UIC Law Review, was a member of the Moot Court Executive Board, and competed in a national trial competition.
Matthew served as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Before joining Nicolaides, Matthew was an associate in the insurance coverage practice at a Midwest law firm and clerked at several Chicago firms. While in law school, Matthew served as the Candidacy Editor for UIC Law Review, was a member of the Moot Court Executive Board, and competed in a national trial competition.
Matthew served as a judicial extern for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana and the Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
Memberships
- Chicago Bar Association
Outside Nicolaides
Outside of the office, Matthew enjoys cooking, golfing, and spending time with his family.EXPERIENCE
Drafted multiple coverage opinions and coverage position letters for regional and national insurers regarding commercial property, homeowner’s, inland marine, and crime insurance claims.
Drafted motions to dismiss on behalf of an insured car dealership concerning the enforceability of an arbitration agreement and on behalf of a national insurance company regarding an improper direct action against an insurer.
Drafted responsive pleadings and responses to discovery requests on behalf of an international insurance company in a matter involving declaratory judgment and bad faith claims following the insurers coverage position following a warehouse fire.
Drafted motions to dismiss on behalf of an insured car dealership concerning the enforceability of an arbitration agreement and on behalf of a national insurance company regarding an improper direct action against an insurer.
Drafted responsive pleadings and responses to discovery requests on behalf of an international insurance company in a matter involving declaratory judgment and bad faith claims following the insurers coverage position following a warehouse fire.