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Matthew Douglas Powell

Matthew Douglas Powell

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 45% Car / Auto Accident
    22 years, 2,500 cases (2 examples)
  • 23% Brain Injury
    22 years, 675 cases (1 example)
  • 12% Wrongful Death
    22 years, 890 cases
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (20%-40%)

Payment types

None

Contact Information
  • Address registered with state bar
    304 S Plant Ave
    Tampa, FL 33606
    Office: 813-254-●●●● - show
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About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (6)

About me: My name is Matt Powell, and I am Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Litigation. My firm only represents people who have been injured,... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 7 reviews
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5 star rating

“A true man of Integrity.”

Posted by: marileejm, 2008-10-02 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Matt Powell is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met in my life. He is genuine, trustworthy and a man of true integrity! When Matt tells you... more
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Posted by: JPorch, 2008-10-02 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Matthew D. Schultz

Matt is a highly experienced and highly skilled litigator. I endorse him without reservation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Matthew Schultz , Pensacola (FL), 4 months ago
Henry James Graham II

I endorse this lawyer's work. Matt Powell is universally respected as one of the best plaintiff's attorney in Orlando. His exceptional knowledge of... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Henry Graham , Tallahassee (FL), 5 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 22 years since Matthew Douglas Powell was first licensed to practice law in FL.
  • 22 years since Matthew Douglas Powell was first licensed to practice law in MO.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner - Trial Lawyer at Eaton, Powell & Tirella 1989–present
Partner at Yates & Powell 1988–1989
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
The Florida State University College of Law Law Juris Doctorate with Honors 1987
University of Central Florida Criminal Justice Bachelor of Science 1984
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2009
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Sustaining Member American Association for Justice 1987–present
Eagle Member Florida Trial Lawyers Association 1987–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: Can my wife be sued also
Matthew's answer: The law in Florida basically says that the Owner of a vehicle is responsible for any negligent... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Hidden Damage a 30 minute documentary film about car crashes, the medical and legal aspects you may want to know Hidden Damage 2008
Automobile Accident Injury Guide - Step By Step Procedures To Protect Your Rights Automobile Accident Injury Guide - Step By Step Procedures To Protect Your Rights 1999
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Cases
Title:
Lloyd Davidson vs. Strawberry Petrolium, Inc.
Practice Area:
Brain Injury
Outcome:
Verdict for the Plaintiff $1,488,000.00
Description:
This was a motor vehicle crash between a semi tanker truck and a pick up truck. The plaintiff was rear ended by the semi, and pushed into another...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
An In-Depth strategy and Tactics Assessment and Study into the Techniques and Methods of Interrogating Defense Medical Examiners in Order to Maximize the Benefit For Your Client and in Order to Obtain Truthful Responses 2009 Workhorse Seminar 2009
Medical Causation Issues That Come Up In Several Cases 2008 Workhorse Seminar 2008
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