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Matthew Charles Hunt
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Biography
Mr. Hunt was born and raised in Tampa, FL. He obtained a Bachelors of Science in Business Management, while earning both Deans and Presidents list awards at Florida State University, in Tallahassee, FL.
Mr. Hunt, then obtained his Juris Doctorate at Florida Coastal School of Law, where he studied Family Law while also earning a Certificate in Sports and Entertainment Law, and earning both Book Awards and Deans List Honors.
After being admitted to the Florida Bar, Mr. Hunt began his career in the area of Consumer Protection, where he defended clients against Foreclosure, and Collection violations.
In 2009, Mr. Hunt became a Partner at a successful family law firm, where he earned years of invaluable experience handling and litigating thousands of family law matters including:
- Complex and Simplified dissolution of marriages involving minor children, alimony, child support and equitable distribution;
- Paternity;
- Guardianships;
- Pre and post nuptial agreement drafting;
- Modifications; and
- Adoptions
Mr. Hunt, was a founding partner of Hunt Green & James, P.A., in 2012 which catered to the complex issues involved in divorce and family law issues in Northeast Florida.
Mr. Hunt is now a partner at the Law Offices of John M. Phillips, where he manages the newly formed Family Law Division, which provides professional and personal legal representation in all family law matters.
Mr. Hunt, resides in Jacksonville, FL with his Wife and two children, and while being involved in the community, is a member of the Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association, American Inns of Court; and is an Avvo and Martindale-Hubbell rated attorney.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Phillips & Hunt
1013 3rd Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
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Matthew Charles Hunt's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Outstanding, compassionate and knowledgable
I had a difficult divorce that involved international relocation, social investigations, expert opinions, etc. After I hired 3 lawyers, presumably the best in the area, my divorce case got worse. Since the very first day, Mr Hunt took my case seriously, he went beyond the rest: demonstrated high prof...
Posted by chris | January 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Custody
My journey started 3 years ago. I called several local family law attorneys. I was told there was nothing that could be done. Then I finally got in touch with Mr. Hunt. He immediately took my difficult case and brought some sanity back into my situation. Mr. Hunt represented me as if I was part of ...
Posted by Victor | September 08, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Awesome, Simply Awesome!
2 1/2 years ago my life fell apart when my wife of 19 years decided to end our marriage. Needless to say I was emotionally distraught. I asked a close friend that is corporate attorney if he could recommend anyone? Without batting an eye he said, "call Matthew Hunt. He will take care of you!' Th...
Matthew Charles Hunt's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is a good guy and a pleasure to work with. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgable and tenacious in his approach. He is a dedicated advocate for his clients."
"Matt's love and compassion for his own family echos throughout his work and fuels his desire to help each and every client. Working with Matt, I've witnessed and admired the attention and commitment he gives to each case. For these reasons and so many more, I would highly recommend Matt for any family law related issue."
"Matt is an extremely dedicated attorney that helps his clients through very difficult times in their lives. He works hard to ensure that his clients get the best results possible for their situations. I fully endorse this attorney."
"I know Mr. Hunt to be a competent, compassionate, and client-centered attorney. He is gracious with his time and fights hard for his clients."
"Matt is a great attorney. He cares about his clients and works diligently to achieve the best outcome for them. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Hunt without hesitation. The level of professionalism and knowledge of the law he possesses is second to none and he stops at nothing to achieve the best result for his clients in each and every case."
"Matt is very compassionate and detail-oriented during his representation of clients enduring some of the worst times of their lives. He is an excellent attorney who goes above and beyond his duties as an advocate. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer."
"Matt is a fantastic lawyer with great compassion for clients and passion to help them get through tough times."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt is very committed to his clients. He is responsive to calls and emails and a real pleasure to litigate against."
"I've known Matt since law school. He's a great attorney, has a positive attitude, and is an all-around good person. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mr. Hunt is knowledgeable, compassionate, and ardent in his work and attacks each matter fully and appropriately for the best interest of his clients."
"I sincerely endorse attorney Hunt! The answers of Mr. Hunt are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would be looking for in hiring an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Best Family Lawyer, Folio Weekly Magazine
2019
Board Certified - Family Law, Florida Bar
2018
Ultimate Attorney, Family Law, Jacksonville Business Journal
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Partner, Family Law, Phillips & Hunt
2015 - Present
Partner, Family Law, Law Offices of John M. Phillips
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Hunt, Green & James
2008 - 2012
Partner, Leigh, James & Associates
2008 - 2008
Attorney, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid., Inc.
Associations
2011 - Present
American Inns of CourtBarrister
2008 - Present
Florida BarMember
2008 - Present
Jacksonville Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Full Divorce Trial
Ruling in clients favor on all counts
Education
N/A
Florida Coastal School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
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Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
First Coast Living
Jacksonville Beach Law Office
2015
FCSL Round Table
Family Law Attorney
2014
Looking Local
Family Law
2013
Family Law Panel
Florida Family Law
Publications
2015
jax.com
On the Move
2015
Daily Record
Lawyer snapshot: Matthew C. Hunt
2015
2012
Folio Weekly
Best of Jacksonville 2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers