About
Born in Kentucky and raised in Ohio, Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude and with University Honors from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing). He received his law diploma, Cum Laude, and his Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stetson University. While in law college, Matt finished internships with the Chief Judge for the US District Court, Middle District of Florida, the US Lawyer’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, and the twelfth Judicial Circuit s Office of the State Lawyer in Florida. Matt additionally earned Book Awards in Evidence, Criminal Procedure II, and Federal Taxation I. Matt began his criminal career as a prosecutor in Bradenton and Sarasota. As a prosecutor and crook protection attorney, Matt has treated hundreds of criminal cases, from easy misdemeanors and traffic offenses to critical felonies, inclusive of: DUI; Battery; Domestic Violence; Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine and other Controlled Substances; Elder Exploitation; Grand Theft; White Collar Fraud; Drug Trafficking; and Murder, Manslaughter, and different Homicides. Since 2007, Matt has been licensed via the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. As an coverage company legal professional and a plaintiff s personal harm attorney, Matt has treated automobile coincidence, scientific malpractice, canine bite, slip and fall, and different personal injury cases. Matt has recovered thousands and thousands of greenbacks in repayment for his customers. Matt is Certified by using the National Rifle Association (NRA) to train Basic Pistol (Florida CCW elegance), Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Refuse to be a Victim, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home. Matt is also a Certified Glock Armorer and lectures around the State of Florida on self-defense and use of force, inclusive of Florida s Stand Your Ground and Warning Shot laws. › ›
Location
Legal Issues
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- DUI & DWI
- Juvenile Law
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- White Collar Crime
Costs
- Free Consultation
- Payment With Credit Card
- Conditional Fees
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Retaines and Rates
Most Personal Injury instances are regular on a contingency price basis. Criminal instances are typical on a flat price or hourly basis. Other civil litigation topics are everyday on a contingency, hourly or flat rate basis, relying on the information and occasions of every case.
Certificates
The Florida Bar
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Greek: Spoken
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Shareholder
Kirk Pinkerton, P.A.
2013 - Partner
Lavely & Whyte, P.A.
2002 - Assistant State Lawyer
State Lawyer s Office
1998 - Associate Lawyer
Dickinson & Gibbons
1999
Educations
Graduation year: 2004
Graduation year: 1996
Graduation year: 1989
