Atty. Matthew Smith
Matthew Smith was born and raised in Florida. He is a double Gator, earning both a bachelor’s degree in engineering (with honors) and law degree from the University of Florida.
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Matthew Smith is a Trial Attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Morgan & Morgan. They haand 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008) and California (2024). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2007) and University of Florida (B.S. Industrial, 2004). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Matthew Smith was born and raised in Florida
- He is a double Gator, earning both a bachelor’s degree in engineering (with honors) and law degree from the University of Florida
- Upon graduating law school, Matt entered active-duty service as a judge advocate (JAG) in the United States Marine Corps
- During approximately ten years on active-duty, Matthew completed assignments in Okinawa, Japan, southern California, and at Headquarters Marine Corps in Arlington, VA
- During this time, Matt gained significant litigation experience as a criminal defense attorney where he represented numerous military clients facing serious allegations for complex felonies like manslaughter, sexual assault, domestic abuse, assault, and grand larceny
- Matt left active-duty service in 2017 but continues to serve as a lieutenant colonel in the Marine Corps Reserves
- Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Matt gained civil litigation experience working for a boutique law firm in the Tampa Bay area, where he focused primarily on catastrophic personal injury and insurance bad faith cases in state and federal courts
- In 2021 and 2022, Matt received peer recognition as a Best-Lawyer - Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs)
- Matt joined Morgan & Morgan so that he could continue to put his litigation skills to work for people who have been injured
- Awards & Recognitions •Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) - 2021 and 2022
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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