Matthew D. Liebenhaut

Matthew D. Liebenhaut

also known as Matt Liebenhaut

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Tallahassee, FL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Divorce & Separation, Family

2300 Killearn Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL

About Matthew

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%

Retainer

Sometimes


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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Liebenhaut | Hesser Law Firm

2300 Killearn Center Boulevard, Tallahassee, FL, 32309

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Matthew D. Liebenhaut's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

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Showing 31 - 35 of 43 reviews | Social Security Disability

Posted by David P. | January 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Tallahassee Attorney Matt Liebenhaut and Team - Unbeatable Combination For This 100% Disabled Vet!!

If you are looking for an unstoppable local attorney to help you with your fight, whether it be against the Social Security Administration or anything else, then Matt Liebenhaut and Team are an unbeatable combination!! As a 100% disabled veteran, I was looking for an attorney to help me with my figh...t against what seemed to be a very impersonal and biased Social Security Administration. I tried to deal with one of those family-owned law practices that you see on the side of buses and billboards and on TV only to find out that you couldn’t even talk to someone in person unless you drove down to Tampa despite having an office in the Tallahassee area. How can you develop a case when you can’t even see your attorney until 30 minutes before your scheduled hearing? You can’t!! I needed a local attorney that I could talk to face-to-face so that I could be confident that when I hired them that they would fight for me until the very end. I found that in Matt Liebenhaut. He assured me that he would fight for my case up to the highest levels if needed. Fortunately for me his preparation of my case and excellent manner in which he presented it did not require it to go any farther than the Administrative Law Judge to get a victory. If you want a local attorney that you can speak to directly who is skilled and determined, then Matt and his team are there for you. Think twice before hiring anybody else. He will greatly improve your chances of winning!!

Posted by sonja | October 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Fair, proficient, and concerned about people.

Attorney Liebenhaut was very thorough with handling my daughter's disability case. He will only charge you for what he deems to be necessary or pertaining to your case. He did not have to do much, but yet he was more concerned about the welfare of my family than him earning more money. This kind o...f care and professionalism will go a long way in his life and his career.

Posted by Steve | September 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Company, Individuals, and Staff

We were referred to the firm and found a caring and knowledgeable staff that helped us obtain the Disability services we needed. I would recommend Matt to anyone needing these services in the North Florida Area!!!!!

Posted by Wanda | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability

Mr. Liebenhaut and staff collected doctor Records to support reasoning for the disability claim. Specified doctors also completed forms stating individual reviews of my health condition (requested by Liebenhaut Law). My personal health documentation was provided as well. All efforts provided a favor...able outcome. I applaud Liebenhaut Law on their professionalism, support, and courtesy.

Posted by Debbie | April 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Liebenhaut Law firm

Even though I was in the process of applying for disability for myself I was not looking for legal representation when I met Matt. He was a panelist at a NAMI sponsored Q and A that I attended. I was very impressed with Matt's knowledge of the legal issues, his compassion, and personal commitment to ...helping those who suffer from mental health issues. I hired Matt. My case was not an easy one. I had long been in the habit of concealing my illness and down playing the symptoms even with my Dr's and providers (I would request a paper chart when I could)! I was diagnosed at age 28, at age 53 after having had well over 60 jobs that I couldn't keep I finally applied. My medical records were few, very old and most of them had been destroyed. With very little information and records Matt still won my case! As others have written, he is kind, funny, approachable, personable and very committed to his clients. He keeps you updated and always responds quickly when contacted. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone.

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Matthew D. Liebenhaut's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rachel Hill Borntreger

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When I have cases involving disability or social security, Matt is my first call. His knowledge of disability law is outstanding. Matt has also been opposing counsel in several family law cases, and he is an exceptional advocate for his clients."

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. He's a well respected lawyer who takes the time to get to know his clients."

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Bonnie Klein Rhoden

Family lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Winter Spires

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matt, is a lawyer who is attentive to his client's needs and will go above and beyond to get the right answers to your legal questions."

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Arthur Cherry

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Matt is a consummate professional and he gets results for his clients. I recommend this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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David Abrams

Unknown lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew is a great lawyer and human-being. He's always well prepared and represents his clients in a very professional and competent manner."

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Anthony Rickman

Unknown lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Wallace

Litigation lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Matt is an excellent lawyer. In addition to possessing a great deal of smarts, Matt is an attorney that truly cares about his clients and enjoys fighting on their behalf."

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Tor Jensen-Friedman

Limited liability company (LLC) lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Shaun Amarnani

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work because he is an outstanding attorney in Tallahassee, Florida."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

"Legal Elite Up and Comer", Florida Trend Magazine

2003

Katzentine-Simon Scholarship, Florida State University College of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Matt Liebenhaut, PLLC

2008 - Present

Attorney, Carr Allison

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Carlock, Copeland, Semler & Stair, LLP

Associations

2015 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Attorney Member

2013 - Present

Tallahassee Affilliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

President

2011 - Present

Big Bend Cares

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

TallyTIES

Director

2009 - Present

Florida State University College of Law

Coach, Mock Trial

Education

2005

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

Florida State University

B.S. (Magna Cum Laude)

Speaking Engagements

2015

2015 Family-to-Family Seminar

Advocating for Those with Mental Illness

2014

Medical-Legal Partnership

Representing Clients before the Social Security Administration

2013

Older Americans Month

Surrogate Decision Making Documents

2013

Medical-Legal Partnership Social Security Disability

2010

North Gulf Coast Chapter of the Community Associations Institute

2010 Legislation Affecting Florida Community Associations

Publications

2015

Liebenhaut Law SSDI: Fighting for David Against Goliath

2015

Liebenhaut Law Applying for Disability and Early Retirement: Yes, you can!

2013

Liebenhaut Law The Trial Work Period

2007

Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy Many Shields of Immunity: A Primer on the Statutes that Protect Charitable Healthcare Providers

2006

Defense Research Institute Newsletter, The Voice, Volume 5, Issue 29 Effective Use of Demonstrative Exhibits at Trial

2005

Post-Trial: What's Next National Business Institute CLE Seminar, Civil Trial From Start to Finish: A Practical Approach to Trying a Civil Case in Georgia

Languages

Spanish

English

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