Matthew Douglas Powell

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Partner at MattLaw Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers
304 S Plant Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606

8351 Blind Pass Road, Unit C, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
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Overall Rating

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12 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.9
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12 Reviews

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Matt Powell is a distinguished legal professional, triple board certified and recognized as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer by the Florida Bar. Additionally, he holds Board Certifications in Civil Trial Law and Civil Practice Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy. As a member of the Florida, Missouri and Georgia Bar, Matt dedicates his practice to representing cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, automobile accidents, and traumatic brain injuries, among others, for over 35 years. Beginning his career with a prominent insurance defense firm in Tallahassee, Florida, Matt gained valuable insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies to minimize payouts for injured victims. Armed with this knowledge, he resolved to advocate for the individuals and families affected by accidents or neglect. Since 1989, Matt has operated his practice from the historic Hutchinson Mansion on Plant Avenue in Tampa. An esteemed AV-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubble, he is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and securing just compensation for his clients.

Auto Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Trucking Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Catastrophic Injury
Personal Injury
Accidents
Animal Attacks
Medical Disciplinary Proceedings
Medical Liability
Medical Negligence
Medication Errors
Mental Health Professionals Malpractice
Nursing Liability
Nursing Malpractice
Nursing Negligence
Obstetric Malpractice
Oncology Law
Optometric Malpractice
Orthopedic Malpractice
Pediatric Malpractice
Pharmacists Liability
Physicians Professional Liability
Physicians Rights
Physicians Risk Management
Podiatric Malpractice
Psychiatric Malpractice
Psychology Malpractice
Psychotherapy Law
Surgeons Liability
Wrong Site Surgery
Products Liability
Airbag Injury
All Terrain Vehicle Products Liability
Automotive Crashworthiness
Automotive Design Liability
Automotive Products Liability
Automotive Restraints
Automotive Warranty Law
Bicycle Products Liability
Biomedical Products Liability
Blood Bank Liability
Breach of Warranty
Breast Implant Litigation
Chemical Explosions
Chemical Products Liability
Dalkon Shield Litigation
Diet Drug Litigation
Drug and Medical Device Litigation
Drug Contamination
Elevator Liability
Engineering Products Liability
Environmental Products Liability
Escalator Liability
Explosions
Firearms Litigation
Flammable Fabrics
Food Borne Disease
Food Products Liability
Gas Explosions
Heart Device Litigation
Heavy Equipment Products Liability
Industrial Products Liability
Lemon Law
Manufacturers Liability
Motorcycle Products Liability
Office Equipment Products Liability
Product Defects
Product Failure
Product Recall
Product Safety
Product Warning Labels
Products Liability Insurance Coverage
Products Liability Subrogation
Propane Products Liability
Recreational Products Liability
Recreational Vehicle Products Liability
Seat Belt Injury
Tire Defect Litigation
Tire/Rim Mismatch
Tobacco Litigation
Vaccine Injury
Vehicle Rollovers
Warranty Law
Welding Products Liability
Premises Liability
Inadequate Security
Negligent Security
Premises Security
Private Security Litigation
Medical Malpractice
Birth Trauma
Chiropractors Malpractice
Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice
Dental Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose
Gynecology Malpractice
Medical-Legal Law

University Attended:

University of Central Florida, B.S., 1984; University of Florida, A.A., 1983

Law School Attended:

Florida State University College of Law, J.D., with honors, 1987

Year of First Admission:

1987

Admission:

1987, Florida; 1988, Missouri; 1989, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; 1990, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; 1992, United States Supreme Court; 2024, Georgia

Memberships:

American Justice Association; Florida Justice Association; Million Dollar Advocates Forum; American Association for Justice; Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers Association; Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America

Languages:

English

Birth Information:

May 24, 1960

Certifications:

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, Certified as a Civil Trial Advocacy Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy

ISLN:

904337189

Contingency Fee

20% - 40%

Other Information

Free initial consultation

5.0/5.0 (1 review)

Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/24/13 in Personal Injury

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Smart lawyer who knows his stuff. He took care of my case very quickly.

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656-230-8897 Phone
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