Matthew M. Welch

MATTHEW M. WELCH has been a partner of the law firm of Montana & Welch, LLC since 2014.  Mr. Welch received a Bachelor Degree in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 2002 and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago, School of Law in 2007.  Mr. Welch has focused his practice solely in the field of municipal law and has represented all levels of local government. Mr. Welch has advised municipalities in multi-million dollar redevelopment projects, land use issues, public works projects and has successfully defended municipal clients in both state and federal courts.  In addition, Mr. Welch maintains a broad-based practice in the field of election law, advising both local governments and candidates.  Mr. Welch currently serves as Village Attorney to the Village of Riverdale, the Village of Lansing, the Village of Broadview, the Village of Westchester, and Blue Island to name a few. 

Prior to beginning his legal practice, Mr. Welch was a Deputy Director with the Chicago Park District where he oversaw the management of the District’s federal and state grants and privatized service contracts, including procurement, bid review, analysis, drafting, negotiation, and compliance.  In this role, Mr. Welch oversaw the renovation of Soldier Field, the development of Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island, the rehabilitation of Chicago’s harbor system, and the production of Lollapalooza in Grant Park.