Atty. Matthew M. Thomas

Atty. Matthew M. Thomas

Matthew M. Thomas is a Vero Beach native and a trial lawyer known for disciplined preparation and creative, competitive strategy.

Vero Beach Vero Beach 15 yrs experience 15 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew M. Thomas at a glance

Matthew M. Thomas is a Member based in Vero Beach, Florida, practicing at Graves Thomas Injury Law Group. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2011). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2011) and Florida State University (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Vero Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew M. Thomas is a Vero Beach native and a trial lawyer known for disciplined preparation and creative, competitive strategy
  • He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by The Florida Bar, an achievement earned by roughly one percent of attorneys statewide, and is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • He has been repeatedly recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star and has been described as one of Florida’s standout litigators
  • Matthew handles complex, high-value injury and insurance litigation, including wrongful death, severe and catastrophic injury cases, commercial vehicle and trucking collisions, motorcycle crashes, brain injuries, negligent security, premises and product liability, nursing home negligence, insurance coverage disputes, and bad faith lawsuits
  • He has personally recovered close to $100 million for clients and has tried cases throughout Florida
  • Matthew is admitted to practice in Florida and in the U.S
  • District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, with additional appearances in other jurisdictions
  • He often takes on cases other lawyers pass on, focusing on mastering the record, anticipating the defense, and finding the issue that shifts a case in his client’s favor, because to him, trial work is technical and deeply personal at the same time

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew M. Thomas's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Matthew M. Thomas is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

Wrongful Death

Matthew M. Thomas is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

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.

Matthew M. Thomas is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Motorcycle Accidents

Matthew M. Thomas is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Florida →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Matthew M. Thomas is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Vero Beach 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 M. Thomas

Where is Matthew M. Thomas's law office located?
Matthew M. Thomas's law practice is located in Vero Beach, Florida. The firm is Graves Thomas Injury Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew M. Thomas handle?
Matthew M. Thomas focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Matthew M. Thomas practiced law?
Matthew M. Thomas has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Matthew M. Thomas go to law school?
Matthew M. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (—).
How can I contact Matthew M. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew M. Thomas 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 M. Thomas received?
Matthew M. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 2011
Florida State University
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 2011

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