Atty. Matthew Douglas Katz

Atty. Matthew Douglas Katz

Matthew Douglas Katz is a lawyer practicing beneficial reuse development with respect to materials and recycling, corporate and business, environmental services (with a focus on solid waste and 11 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

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Profile Summary

About Matthew Douglas Katz at a glance

Matthew Douglas Katz is a Member - Business and Corporate based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Katz Barron Squitero Faust. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Florida (1996), New Jersey (inactive) (1996), and New York (Inactive) (1998). Educated at University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida (B.A. Phi, 1992) and University of Miami Class of 1995 (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 2006 - 2008 •Speaker, SWANA Landfill Gas Symposium, Legal and Business Risks in Landfill Gas-To-Energy Projects, 2012 - 2013 •Speaker, University of Miami School of Law, “Employment Contracts,” 2005 - 2007. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Douglas Katz is a lawyer practicing beneficial reuse development with respect to materials and recycling, corporate and business, environmental services (with a focus on solid waste and 11 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices at Katz Barron Squitero Faust in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Douglas Katz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Douglas Katz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Douglas Katz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Douglas Katz is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Douglas Katz is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Fort Lauderdale 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Douglas Katz

Where is Matthew Douglas Katz's law office located?
Matthew Douglas Katz's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Katz Barron Squitero Faust. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Douglas Katz handle?
Matthew Douglas Katz focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Matthew Douglas Katz practiced law?
Matthew Douglas Katz has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew Douglas Katz go to law school?
Matthew Douglas Katz earned their education at (B.A. Phi, 1992); (—).
How can I contact Matthew Douglas Katz for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Douglas Katz directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Matthew Douglas Katz received?
Matthew Douglas Katz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A. Phi
University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
- 1992
University of Miami Class of 1995
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1996
New Jersey (inactive)
Admitted: 1996
New York (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998

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