Matthew A. Bush

Matthew A. Bush: Attorney with McDonald Fleming, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Matthew (“Matt”) A. Bush is a partner with McDonald Fleming and has been with the firm since 2008. Matt’s experience is primarily in the field of commercial litigation, with an emphasis on construction law. Matt also handles other commercial matters, including contract negotiation, drafting, and litigation, insurance coverage matters, leasehold disputes, and a wide variety of other commercial matters.

Matt is a lifelong resident of Pensacola. Prior to going to law school, Matt worked his way through college working as a certified ASE Master Technician. That knowledge and experience translates in many ways to the field of construction law and serves Matt well in his construction-law practice.

In his time away from work, Matt enjoys spending time with his family, including his wife, daughter, and sons; studying and participating in politics; playing softball; and doing mechanic work and carpentry work.

Key Accomplishments

- Senior Associate Editor, Thomas M. Cooley Law Review

- Scholarly Writing student

- Certificate of Merit recipient, Constitutional Law II, Pretrial Skills, and Research & Writing

- Internship for the Honorable Richard F. Suhrheinrich, a Senior Federal Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

- Successfully argued case at Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals: W.D. Sales & Brokerage LLC v. Barnhill's Buffet of Tenn., Inc., 362 Fed.Appx. 142 (11th Cir. 2010)

- Successfully represented the interests of developers, owners (including condominium associations), contractors, and subcontractors in the recovery of tens of millions of dollars

Professional Associations

- The Florida Bar

- Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association

- Pensacola Chapter of American Inns of Court

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Law
  • Construction Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Real Estate Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, B.S., Political Science, 2004
Law School Attended:
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, 2008
Year of First Admission:
2008
Admission:
2008, Florida; 2009, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida
Birth Information:
Pensacola, Florida, 1978
ISLN:
920650941

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/18/25 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/26/23 in Litigation

    Mr. Bush is a very competent attorney. I have worked with him numerous times over the years and always found him to be prepared and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/23/21 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/15/21 in Commercial Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/15/21 in Business Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Officer on 06/15/21 in Construction Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/15/21 in Construction Law

    Matt is extremely knowledgeable in the area construction law!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Hiring Partner on 06/02/21 in Construction Law

    Excellent attorney who performs at the highest level.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/02/21 in Litigation

    Matt is a capable and competent attorney with whom I have enjoyed the privilege of negotiating our respective clients' interests in contract negotiations and serving as co-counsel in representation of a particular client in several lawsuits and insur... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/01/21 in Construction Law

    Matt and I became acquainted through a mutual client. We have since worked together on several matters and routinely refer work back and forth. I have the utmost trust in his capabilities and recommend an AV rating.

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Contact Information:

448-216-1080  Phone

www.pensacolalaw.com

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