Atty. Dana C. Matthews
Formerly with: William W. Corry, P.A., 1979-1983; Dana C.
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About Dana C. Matthews at a glance
Dana C. Matthews is a Senior Partner based in Destin, Florida, practicing at Matthews & Matthews Attorneys at Law. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1994), and U.S. Supreme Court (1995). Educated at Florida State University (J.D. Government, 1981) and Florida State University (Government, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 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. Serands clients in Destin, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- 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
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Dana C. Matthews's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dana C. Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Dana C. Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Dana C. Matthews is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Dana C. Matthews is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Dana C. Matthews is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
Dana C. Matthews is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Destin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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