Atty. Matthew R. Easterwood
Matthew R. Easterwood is a Shareholder in the firm’s General Trial Practice Group, with a focus on automobile negligence, personal injury litigation, trucking & transportation, property damage litigation, and premises liability.
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Matthew R. Easterwood is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2007). Educated at Stetson University College of Law J.D. cum laude Stetson University College of Law J.D. 2007 Mock Trial Team Stetson University College of Law J.D. Phi Delta Phi (—) and Armstrong Atlantic State University B.A. 2003 President's Cup Armstrong Atlantic State University B.A. Political Science Armstrong Atlantic State University B.A. summa cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •The Florida Bar •Hillsborough County Bar Association •Florida Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew R. Easterwood is a Shareholder in the firm’s General Trial Practice Group, with a focus on automobile negligence, personal injury litigation, trucking & transportation, property damage litigation, and premises liability
- Representative Experience •Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL Shareholder, December 2016 to Present Associate, May 2011 to December 2016 •Grant Law Group, Tampa, FL Associate, January 2008 to May 2011 •Office of the State Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL Certified Legal Intern, January 2007 to May 2007 •Herndon & Costner, P.C., Savannah, GA Law Clerk, May 2005 to August 2005 Community Involvement •Advocacy Skills Trainer (Trial Team Coach), Stetson University College of Law Distinctions • Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar • AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell • American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) • The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026 • Florida Rising Star, 2015-2020 • Best Advocate Award, 2007 Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition • Stallworth Trial Team Award,2007 • Academic All-American, District Team, 2001-2002 • President’s Cup Winner, 2002 (Highest Student-Athlete GPA)
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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 R. Easterwood is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Matthew R. Easterwood is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Matthew R. Easterwood is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Matthew R. Easterwood is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
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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 Tampa 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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