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Derek T. Matthews
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Responsible for client intake, accident investigation, medical chart evaluation, and demand letter generation. Walk clients through the entire process, negotiate with insurance companies and medical providers on the client behalf. Manage hearings, Depositions, Mediations, and Trial. Familiar with Hernando, Pasco, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, as well as Hillsborough County Courthouses and Judicial Systems.
• Strong relationships with local PI medical providers with existing referral streams.
• 20 plus years of experience in the medical field to quickly understand and interpret patient records.
• Trial/Hearing experience in Family, Criminal, Dependency, and Civil Courts.
• Skilled negotiator with multiple succesful mediations in complicated cases.
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 9 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
Matthews Law & Associates
1091 E Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL, 33596
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Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Mr Matthews is one of these lawyers who will commit to do amazing things to defend what is most precious to you, but he will constantly fail to deliver to the level of his commitments, without a concern. Very nice person at first, but close to be useless on the legal side. Avoid!
Derek T. Matthews's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek's ability, drive, and professionalism are credits to the entire legal community. He truly goes above and beyond for his clients to achieve the best possible outcome."
Angela Tormey
Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2024 - Present
Owner, Matthews Law & Associates
2017 - 2023
Attorney, Lansky Law Group
Education
2017
Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
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George Washington University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Third Year Law Student Program
Passing the Florida Bar