Matthew is an attorney in the Professional Liability Department, where he represents businesses, directors and officers, design professionals, contractors and homeowners associations in commercial, professional liability, construct defect, architectural, engineering, and employment disputes.
Litigating in both state and federal court, Matthew devotes a significant portion of his practice to defending design professionals and construction professionals, independently as well as through their insurance carriers, in complex construction defect suits involving a variety of claims, such as building and design-related deficiencies, code violations, negligence, breach of contract and fraud, as well as insurance coverage claims under GL policies.
Additionally, Matthew represents employers in litigation and provides advice and counsel concerning a variety of employment-related matters, including claims alleging discrimination, wrongful discharge, breach of contract and related tort claims.
Matthew graduated from the University of Florida in 2006, where he received his B.A. He obtained his juris doctor in 2010 from Stetson University College of Law. Matthew is admitted to the Bar of the state of Florida. He is admitted to practice before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida. Before moving into private practice, Matthew began his career at the Palm Beach County State Attorney's office, where he tried over 70 cases to verdict. Matthew also serves as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserve in the Judge Advocate General's Corps. He is a veteran of Operation Resolute Support, deploying to Afghanistan in 2016.
Year joined
2021
Thought Leadership
Marshall Dennehey Announces 2026 Shareholder Class and Special Counsel Promotions
December 15, 2025
Marshall Dennehey is pleased to announce that 16 attorneys have been elected shareholders of the firm effective Jan. 1, 2026. Additionally, two attorneys have been promoted from associate to special counsel.
FL Legislature amends Florida Civil Rights Act, limits how workplaces and classrooms around state handle discussions related to race and gender issues.
Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
April 1, 2022
In March, Florida’s legislature passed a bill that specifically targets employers who include training on critical race theory or racism, banning any training or credentials courses that attempt to teach “an individual’s moral character or status Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri
Florida increases minimum wage.
Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
April 1, 2022
On September 30, 2022, the minimum wage will increase to $11.00 per hour. This comes after Florida’s minimum wage increased to $10.00 per hour on September 30, 2021 ($6.98 for tipped employees). Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Apri
New Florida law mandates additional reporting requirements for newly retained independent contractors.
Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
January 3, 2022
Beginning October 1, 2021, Florida businesses are required to report new hire information for independent contractors to the Florida Child Support Program. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Questions on job application lead to suit against Florida employer.
Fort Lauderdale
Employment Law
January 3, 2022
A December 8, 2021, decision in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida means a lawsuit against a Lee County library will continue. Case Law Alerts, 1st Quarter, Janu
Media Commentary
'How Serving as a JAG Reservist Sharpens This Marshall Dennehey Attorney's People Skills,' Daily Business Review, May 2, 2022
