Mr. Dana C. Matthews

Senior Partner at Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law
4475 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541
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"We believe in high ethical standards when it comes to the way we practice law. We aren't going to do anything to abuse the public trust or violate the confidences of our clients or do anything that would reflect poorly on our profession or our community."
Overall Rating

4.5
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20 Reviews
Overall Rating

4.5
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20 Reviews

Peer Reviews

4.5
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Peer Reviews

4.5
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About Attorney Awards

Formerly with: William W. Corry, P.A., 1979-1983; Dana C. Matthews P.A., 1983-1998; Matthews & Hawkins P.A.; Destin Land & Title; Mississippi Land & Title, 1998.

General Civil and Criminal Litigation
Real Property Transactions and Litigation
Complex Commercial Litigation
Business Tort Litigation
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Finance
Real Estate Workouts
Zoning, Planning and Land Use

University Attended:

Florida State University, Government, 1978

Law School Attended:

Florida State University, J.D., Government, 1981

Year of First Admission:

1981

Admission:

1981, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 1995, U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships:

Okaloosa-Walton County Bar Association (President, 1992-1993); American Bar Association; The Florida Bar; The Association of Trial Lawyers of America; Florida Trial Lawyers Association.

Reported Cases:

United States V. Adkinson, 360 F.3d 1257; 2004 U.S. App. United States V. Adkinson, 247 F.3d 1289; 2001 U.S. App. United States V. Adkinson, 256 F. Supp. 2d 1297; 2003 U.S. Dist. United States v. Brown, 40 F.3d 1218; 1994 U.S. App Lydolph V. Davidson, 880 So.2d 817; Florida. 1st DCA 2004 Silver Shells Corp V. Dale, 783 So.2d 1224; Florida 1st DCA 2001 Turner v. Fitzsimmons, 673 So.2d 532; Florida 1st DCA 1996 Robins v. Walter, 670 So.2d 971; Florida 1st DCA 1995 Hamilton's Bar & Grill, Inc. v. Bay Bank & Trust Co, 646 So.2d 847; Florida 1st DCA 1994 Cadle Co. II. Inc. v. Stamm, 633 So.2d 1011; Florida 1st DCA 1994 Heg, Inc. v. Bay Bank & Trust Co, 591 So.2d 1011; Florida 1st DCA 1991 State v. Chamblin, 418 So.2d 1152; Florida 1st DCA 1982.

ISLN:

905092551

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4.5/5.0 (20 reviews)

Legal Knowledge
4.4/5.0
Analytical Capability
4.4/5.0
Judgment
4.4/5.0
Communication
4.5/5.0
Legal Experience
4.7/5.0

5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/12/15 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/30/15 in Corporate Formation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/30/15 in Land Use

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/30/15 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 09/30/15 in Real Estate

Dana is one of the finest attorneys I have ever met or worked with. He is an excellent mentor and detailed practitioner.

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/30/15 in Commercial Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 12/02/14 in Construction Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/02/12 in Real Estate

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/02/12 in Civil Litigation

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5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/25/12 in Real Estate

Best local land use litigator I know.

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Destin, FL
4475 Legendary Drive
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