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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tyrone | December 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Lawyer

Matt is awesome he throughly went through my case to get every detail possible. Matt’s method for handling cases are great for you him him to understand what is going on. It actually was a pleasure working with him and learning what I did learn from the experience. There were a situation that was aga...inst my favor and matt gave me a solution to make it become in my favor and it worked. I highly recommend matt and his team for anyone.

Posted by Cristina | January 24, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent

I did a lot of research on disability attorneys before coming across Matt Liebenhaut. I was so pleased when he took my case. There were nothing but road blocks filing on my own. Matt Liebenhaut and his staff were very patient with me. They reassured me every step of the way through the long, tedio...us process of filing for Social Security Disability. I definitely recommend Mr. Liebenhaut to anyone seeking his expertise.

Posted by Stephanie | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Obtaining Social Security Benefits

Mr. Liebenhaut and his staff were so easy to work with. I was amazed at how easy it was to go through the process with the right guidance. I had filed my initial claim 5 years prior with a group my LTD provider used not understanding I had the right to hire my own attorney. I was denied at every... level of the process. I realized during the process that the group I was using were not attorneys but representatives. Mr. Liebenhaut and his staff worked diligently to ensure my complete medical history was provided to Social Security and I was approved within 6 months and it was retroactive for almost 2 years. I highly recommend Mr. Liebenhaut and his staff. They were always knowledgeable and respectful. They are the best!

Posted by Alexis | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Support

Great Family Lawyer! 5 Stars

This is a five star review that is truly deserved. Mr. Liebenhaut and his team are outstanding and clearly some of the best in the field, based on my experience. I came to Matt Liebenhaut regarding a child support / child custody matter in January of 2017, after being summoned with a lawsuit against ...me. I had 20 days to respond, so I was in a bit of a time crunch. I currently live out of state, and was only able to rely on Mr. Liebenhaut’s reviews and his website for my final decision on selecting an attorney. I called Mr. Liebenhaut’s office and they scheduled me for a consultation, with him, within just a few short days. After speaking with him about my case, I felt very confident in Mr. Liebenhaut representing me. I truly felt like I was in safe hands. Matt was easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. Having not spent much time with attorneys it was great to find someone who was the complete opposite of the image I had in my head, of an up-tight, expensive attorney who I had no idea if I could trust or not. On the contrary, Matt was friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring. I felt confident that I could trust him and his team for their guidance 100%. I paid my retainer fee the very next day. When informing me of the retainer fee, Matt explained what exactly the fee covered. He also discussed potential situations that could happen. There were never any hidden fees or additional costs. He kept my financial exposure to a minimum. Throughout the course of our agreement, I had help completing all the paperwork that was needed and any questions I had, were answered very quickly and thoroughly from Matt and/or his team. I actually was pleasantly surprised at how much correspondence I had with him directly. I had imagined I would be communicating with him thru a paralegal, clerk, or an assistant of some kind. I was kept up to date on the status of my case the entire time. The whole process, from start to finish, was smooth and professional with Matt Liebenhaut and his team. I never felt like I was on the back burner. I always felt informed and as a priority. My hearing was scheduled less than 2 months after first meeting with Mr. Liebenhaut (I thought that was very quick!). I had a few questions regarding the hearing, so Matt scheduled me for a pre-hearing meeting to advise me of what exactly would take place. I appreciate the extra time and effort he made to reassure me. During the hearing, the other parties attorney was very aggressive, loud, some-what intimidating, and rude. However; every time Matt Liebenhaut spoke, he was calm, collected, and stated nothing but facts. I believe Matt Liebenhaut was passionate about my case and he did not have to be too aggressive to prove that. Aggressiveness is not necessarily a bad thing. But aggressiveness without intelligence and temperament is not only unwise but unnecessarily expensive. Matt Liebenhaut is friendly, to the point, reassuring, and cares about your well-being and the outcome of your case. Matt Liebenhaut is also not intimidated by any “aggressive” opponent due to Matt’s experience and knowledge. Needless to say, He won our case. I cannot thank Matt Liebenhaut and his team enough. I highly recommend and will ask for his help again, if ever needed!

Posted by Angela | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney

One word... Superb.

Matt and his team were consummate professionals with genuine care for me and my family. I'm so appreciative of the time and detail provided to my unique case. Every call was answered in a timely manner with an answer. I was educated about the process and don't believe I could have found a better adv...ocate. Thank you, Matt and Team.

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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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John Wallace

Personal injury lawyer

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Anthony Rickman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Cossey

Litigation lawyer

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Shaun Amarnani

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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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