Matthew J. Ausley represents clients in litigation related to collections, business, real estate, and family law.
As Good Life Legal Services' founder, Matt brings nearly two decades of business experience to the team, and employs a common-sense, business-like attitude in his law practice. Matt has helped hundreds of clients to solve their legal issues and get back to living the Good Life.
As an entrepreneur, Matt has owned and managed three businesses; a pressure washing company, a collection agency, and now the law firm.
Matt’s career started as a manager of a finance company branch with a $10 million loan portfolio and over 800 customers. Next, he accepted a position with Sage pursuing advanced collections. In those endeavors, Matt earned several promotions and multiple awards for excellence in sales and leadership.
While in law school, Matt interned at Holland & Knight and with the Hon. Joel B. Toomey, a Federal Magistrate Judge. Matt also served as a Student Ambassador for the school and a Research Assistant to Professor Peter Marchetti, for Contracts and Bankruptcy.
Matt graduated cum laude with a certificate for legal research and writing and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015.
On a personal note, Matt has a wonderful wife, Kristin, and two young boys. Matt chairs Safe Connections, a non-profit serving local children, and is a former chair the Niceville and the Fort Walton young professional organizations. Matt is an active member of Crosspoint Church, the Okaloosa and Walton County Bar Associations, and the Fort Walton & Niceville Chambers of Commerce. He enjoys hobby mechanics, working in his yard, and reading.
Practice areas
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Languages spoken
English
Good Life Legal Services
1992 Lewis Turner Blvd.
Suite #1048
Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
Good Life Legal Services *By Appointment Only*
13 Palafox Pl.
Suite #1048
Pensacola, FL, 32502
Good Life Legal Services
114 E Cedar Ave
Box 16
Crestview, FL, 32539
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2015 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Above and Beyond Service | FCSL Student Ambassadors | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Good Life Legal Services | 2019 - Present |
Partner | Anchors Smith Grimsley | 2016 - 2019 |
Attorney | The Critzer Law Firm, P.A. | 2015 - 2016 |
Judicial Intern | U.S. District Court | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | Holland & Knight | 2013 - 2013 |
Advanced Collections | Global eTelecom | 2010 - 2011 |
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Owner | Spick & Span Pressure Washing | 2009 - 2012 |
Branch Manager | American General Financial | 2005 - 2008 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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NIceville Young Professionals | Member | 2016 - Present |
Niceville Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2016 - Present |
Walton County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Okaloosa County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
Fort Walton Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2015 - Present |
NRA | Member | 2013 - Present |
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Crosspoint Chruch, Niceville | Member | 1998 - Present |
Military Affairs Committee | Member | 2017 - 2017 |
Empower Young Professionals | Chairman | 2017 - 2018 |
Walton Family Law Advisory Group | Adviser | 2016 - 2017 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Florida Coastal School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2014 |
Asbury College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
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Sean Fisher, Family Attorney on Jun 5, 2020
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
Matt has the unique ability to see a client's issue through their eyes, understand their goals, and to simultaneously create a strong litigation plan that assists in putting clients' worries at ease. He is hard working, detail oriented, and cost effective. If you are looking for a professional attorney who gets results- look no further.
Andrew Wheeler, General practice Attorney on Jan 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Matthew to handle any legal matter and family law matters in particular. Matt is a diligent, honest and knowledgeable attorney.
Jay Patel, Debt collection Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Matt for sometime now and who I have come to know is a sharp attorney who tirelessly works to get his clients the best results.
Kendra Condon, Litigation Attorney on Jan 6, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Matt is an excellent attorney. He is extremely knowledgeable on the law and is passionate towards obtaining his client's goals.
Steven Welch, Business Attorney on Jan 5, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer.
Mr. Ausley is a hard-working, diligent attorney. As an opposing attorney, he has been a pleasure to work with, as he strives to achieve just and fair outcomes for his clients.