James Hays Mathis Jr.

J. Hays Mathis is the Managing Partner of the Destin office of Trias Mathis, PA, where he focuses his practice on personal injury, car accident cases, and catastrophic injury litigation throughout Florida.

Hays represents individuals and families whose lives have been changed by serious accidents and the negligence of others. With extensive litigation experience, he has handled cases from their initial investigation and filing through discovery, depositions, mediation, and jury trial and verdict. His approach combines careful case preparation, strategic litigation, and aggressive advocacy with personal attention to each client and family he represents.

A significant part of Hays’s practice involves representing victims of car accidents and serious motor vehicle collisions throughout Northwest Florida and across the state. His personal injury practice includes:

Car and motor vehicle accidents
Commercial trucking accidents
Motorcycle accidents
Bicycle and pedestrian accidents
E-bike and scooter accidents
Slip and fall and premises liability cases
Serious and catastrophic injuries
Wrongful death claims
As a trial attorney, Hays understands that insurance companies evaluate cases based not only on the injuries and damages involved, but also on an attorney’s ability and willingness to litigate when a fair resolution cannot be reached. He prepares his cases with that reality in mind and works to put his clients in the strongest possible position to pursue the compensation they deserve.

As Managing Partner of the firm’s Destin office, Hays serves clients throughout the Florida Panhandle and Northwest Florida, including Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville, Crestview, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, DeFuniak Springs, Panama City, Pensacola, and surrounding communities. He also represents clients in serious personal injury matters throughout Florida.

Hays believes that clients facing catastrophic injuries deserve an attorney who understands both the legal and personal consequences of a serious accident. He is committed to keeping clients informed, understanding how an injury has affected their lives and families, and pursuing full and fair compensation for their medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages available under Florida law.

At Trias Mathis, PA, Hays works alongside the firm’s attorneys and legal professionals to provide clients with personalized representation, thorough preparation, and results-driven advocacy from the beginning of a case through its resolution.

Admissions
Hays is admitted to practice before:

All Florida State Courts
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Education
Rhodes College

Bachelor of Arts
Major: History
Football
Track
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Florida Coastal School of Law

Juris Doctor, 2006
Bar Membership
The Florida Bar, 2007
Professional Associations
Florida Justice Association
Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association
Okaloosa County Bar Association
Walton County Bar Association
Jacksonville Bar Association
Whether you have been seriously injured in a car accident, commercial trucking collision, motorcycle crash, or another incident caused by someone else’s negligence, J. Hays Mathis and the team at Trias Mathis, PA are prepared to protect your rights and pursue the compensation and justice you deserve.