Matthew Douglas Powell

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Matthew Douglas Powell
Suffered a serious injury caused by another's fault? Call for a free consultatation. 813-222-2222
5.0 star rating
Excellent Personal Injury Attorney
- a Personal Injury client
5.0 star rating
Very Professional Lawyer
- a Car Accident client

Overview

Avvo Rating

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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Contributor level 8

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (20%-40%)

Contact Information

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  • 813-222-2222
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  • 304 Plant Avenue
    Tampa, FL 33606
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  • 304 S Plant Ave
    Tampa, FL 33606
    Office: 813-222-2222
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My name is Matt Powell, and I am dual Board Certified, Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Litigation and Board Certified by the National... more

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5 star rating

“Excellent Personal Injury Attorney”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, over 3 years ago.

Client Review: Several years ago, I was the victim of a DUI hit and run. Fortunately, the hit and run driver's car disintegrated not far from the scene of the... more
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5 star rating

“Very Professional Lawyer”

Posted by: a Car Accident client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: Did a great job for me.
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Peer Endorsements

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9 endorsements


Olga Patricia Palma

It is my pleasure to endorse Matthew Powell. I agree with all the high praise Matt has received from his colleagues here on AVVO. I also want to add... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Olga Palma , Tampa (Florida), 7 days ago
Michael E. Garland

Matt is an exceptional talent and an inspiration to work with.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Garland , Durham (NC), About 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Matthew Douglas Powell was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1987 04/14/2013
Missouri Good Standing, Active 1988 01/08/2013

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Powell & Espat 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
Board Certification Civil Trial Lawyer National Board of Trial Advocacy 2010
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member Amputee Coalition of America 2010–present
State Advisory Board Member Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America 2010–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 8
Answers: 14 Legal Answers
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9 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
6 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
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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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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Cutting Edge MRI techniques for use at trial to objectively show soft tissue injuries including brain injuries Workhorse Seminar 2010 2010
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 Workhorse Seminar 2009 2009
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