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Matthew Powell, Esq.

4.9
4 reviews

1 Unknown, Tampa, FL 33607

Personal Injury, Catastrophic Injury, Wrongful Death and 12 more

About Matthew Powell, Esq.

Matt Powell is a personal injury lawyer who is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer who represents injured victims and their families in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, automobile crashes, brain injuries, sexual assault, trucking crashes, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, defective products, birth-related injuries, rape cases, dog bites, motorcycle crashes, negligent security and many other injury cases. Matt Powell is an AV-rated lawyer by Martindale-Hubble, the most respected legal rating service in the country. Matt is dual Board Certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer. First he was Board Certified by the Florida Bar and secondly he is also Board-certified as a Civil Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He has been practicing Personal Injury Law since 1987.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Matthew Powell, Esq. got this award in 2021

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

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Matthew Powell, Esq. got this award in 2021

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Communication
4.3
Quality of Service
4.3
Responsiveness
4.3
Value for Money
4.3
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
April 27, 2012
Hired Attorney

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

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
March 29, 2011
Hired Attorney

Great lawyer who kept me advised all the time about my case.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 03, 2010
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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 4
    • Wrongful Death
    • Automobile Accidents
    • Dog Bites
    • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 9
    • Catastrophic Injury
    • Brain Injury
    • Sexual Assault
    • Truck Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Defective Products
    • Birth Injury
    • Rape
    • Negligent Security

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Attorney

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1988, Missouri
    1987, Florida
    1992, U.S. Supreme Court
    1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
    1989, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    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
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Florida State University College of Law
    Class of 1987
    J.D.
    with honors
    Other Education
    University of Central Florida
    Class of 1984
    B.S.

    University of Florida
    Class of 1983
    A.A.
    Legal 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

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4.9
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