Mr. Matter joined the Law Offices of James Freeman in August of 2008, and he quickly proved himself to be an indispensable asset to the firm. Bob is chiefly an investigator and paralegal, but he brings a world of experience advocating on behalf of vulnerable users to the firm. Bob has been an avid bicycle commuter for years. Among other things, Bob was the 2003 chairperson for Chicago Bike Winter, and in 2005 he founded the Chicagoland Folding Bike Society.
Bob received his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Supervision in 1982 from Purdue University. In 1987 he received a Post Baccalaureate certificate in Computer Programming from Purdue. He is also a graduate of the Political Economy program from Henry George School of Social Science.
Professional Memberships:
- Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (Paralegal Member)
Other memberships:
- Active Transportation Alliance
- Break the Gridlock
- Center for Inquiry
- American Civil Liberties Union
- Friends of the Bloomingdale Trail
- Chicago Saints
- Henry George School Board of Directors