MATTHEW K. SCHWENCKE began his legal practice as a defense attorney, where he gained experience in all facets of civil litigation. Defending hospitals and healthcare providers against multi-million dollar claims has given him insight into defense strategies and tactics, especially in medical malpractice litigation.
Mr. Schwencke earned his law degree from Stetson University College of Law, where he was a member of Stetsons award-winning Moot Court Board. While in law school, he served as intern to a federal magistrate judge, and prosecuted misdemeanor criminal offenses as a Certified Legal Intern for the Pinellas County State Attorney’s office. As an undergraduate, Mr. Schwencke attended the University of Florida on a Bright Futures Scholarship; he graduated with honors. His achievements as a trial lawyer have been recognized by his peers as he has been selected as a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers, “Legal Elite” by Florida Trend Magazine, as well as one of the top 40 trial lawyers under the age of 40 by the National Trial Lawyers. He has been certified by the American Board of Trial Advocates as Fellow of the ABOTA National Trial College. Mr. Schwencke was recently inducted into the Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame as a result of his verdict in excess of Twelve Million Dollars in the case of the Estate of Andrew Connor Curtis v. Villas on the Green Condominium Association, et al.
A Palm Beach County native, Mr. Schwencke is admitted to practice in all jurisdictions in the State of Florida and has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is a member of the Florida Bar, the Florida Justice Association, the Palm Beach County Bar Association, and the Palm Beach County Justice Association.
As an attorney with Searcy Denney, Mr. Schwencke represents victims of catastrophic personal injury involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, and premises, professional, and products liability. He joined the firm in February, 2012.
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Premises Liability
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2008, Florida
2009, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
MembershipsPalm Beach County Bar Association
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolStetson University
Class of 2008
J.D.
Other EducationUniversity of Florida
Class of 2005
B.A.B.A
University of Florida
Class of 2005
cum laude
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1983
Boynton Beach, Florida, 1983
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2139 Palm Beach Lakes BoulevardWest Palm Beach, FL 33409-6601U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Matthew K. Schwencke was admitted in 2008 to the State of Florida.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Matthew K. Schwencke is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. has 37 attorneys at this location.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A. was established in 1979.
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Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?Matthew K. Schwencke is listed in the Commercial Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability Law and Professional Liability section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.