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Matthew L. Wilson
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Biography
Matthew L. Wilson is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. This distinction places Mr. Wilson in the top 1% of all attorneys in Florida with respect to civil trial expertise. Board Certification is the only criteria sanctioned by the Florida Bar to recognize experts in the field of Civil Trial Law and only those lawyers who are Board Certified can hold themselves out as experts or specialists in the field of Civil Trial Law.
Mr. Wilson is also an AV Preeminent-rated lawyer who has been practicing in both the private and public sectors since 1996. He joined Marshall Thomas Burnett in 2011, where his area of focus centered largely on the prosecution of first property insurance disputes. Prior to joining Marshall Thomas Burnett, Mr. Wilson worked for eight years at a well-regarded Tampa law firm focusing his practice primarily on the defense of auto accident, premises liability, and complex civil liability claims. Mr. Wilson has also prepared several appellate briefs in both State and Federal Court and has argued before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Wilson is also a former prosecutor, having begun his career working at the Office of Bernie McCabe in Pinellas County, Florida.
Mr. Wilson has tried nearly 100 trials to verdict and is proud to dedicate his practice to helping homeowners and the injured recover for damages they have suffered.
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Licensed in Colorado for 2 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 15 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Wilson Reeder & Zudar, P.A.
6507 Gunn Hwy., Tampa, FL, 33625
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Posted by Gregory | June 05, 2025 | Litigation
Great attorney
I've known Matt for more than 25 years and had the privilege of working with him. He is an extremely smart lawyer who knows how to handle a case from the beginning all the way through trial, if necessary. One of the best in our state.
Posted by Chris | February 06, 2015 | Insurance
Excellent Attorney
Matt assisted with our sinkhole case. Every step of the way he was very responsive and truly cared about our best interests- even after our case had been resolved. Any time we had a question he came back with an answer the same day. He's very knowledgeable and was one of the only people we could t...
Matthew L. Wilson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wilson is a very talented and experienced attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. I have worked on legal matters with Mr. Wilson and observed his trial skills in the courtroom. His ability to recognize the key issues in a case and take the matter all the way to trial, if necessary, makes Mr. Wilson one of the top litigators in Florida."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Wilson is a very experienced trial lawyer who is always prepared and professional."
"I have known Matt since he first started as a Pinellas County prosecutor 19 years ago. He and I tried numerous cases together. He is knowledgeable, hard working, ethical, and trustworthy. He is also a very skilled trial attorney. You cannot go wrong in hiring Matt to be your attorney."
"Matt is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I am happy to endorse Matt. We worked together at Burnett Wilson Reeder and while there he always proved to be an attorney that his clients can count on."
"I endorse this lawyer. Matthew represents all his clients with passion and commitment towards the goal of achieving a favorable outcome. Great lawyer!"
Experience
Honors
2016
Board Certification Civil Trial Law, Florida Bar
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Shareholder, Burnett Wilson Reeder
1900 - Present
Shareholder, Wilson Reeder & Zudar
2011 - 2015
Attorney, Marshall Thomas Burnett
2003 - 2011
Attorney, Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady
1996 - 2003
Assistant State Attorney, Office Of Bernie McCabe, State Attorney Florida 6th Judicial Circuit
Associations
2011 - Present
Tennessee Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtMember
2005 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, Northern District of FloridaMember
2005 - Present
U.S. District Court, Southern District of FloridaMember
2003 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
U.S. District Court, Middle District of FloridaMember
1996 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Rios v. Citizens Property Insurance Corporation
Plaintiffs' Verdict totalling $63,851.72 after calculating prejudgment interest. Attorneys' fees, costs and post-judgment interest were also resolved post-trial.
Lumpuy v. Scottsdale Ins. Co., 580 Fed. Appx. 807 (11th Cir. 2014)
Plaintiff’s verdict for $280,025.00 + Attorneys’ Fees and Costs.
Lumpuy d/b/a 3LM Motorsports v. Scottsdale Insurance Company
Plaintiff's Verdict of $280,025 (reduced to policy limits of $150,000) plus attorneys' fees, costs, prejudgment and postjudgment interest
Douglas v. United States of America
Plaintiff's Verdict for $68,500.00
Devane v. State Farm Florida Insurance Company
Plaintiff’s verdict for $227,289.56 + interest + attorneys’ fees and costs.
Education
1996
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Florida State University
BS
1993
University of Florida
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2017
Water Intrusion/Construction Defect Claims
Plaintiff's Case: Selecting the forum; selecting the experts; assembling damage claims; deciding which defendants to name.
2015
ASHI September 2015 Meeting
Stucco Defects: How to Identify and the Rights of Property Owners
Publications
2016
BURNETT WILSON REEDER NEWS
Two BWR Attorneys Attain Board Certification Status
2015
BeWaRe: BWR CONSUMER ALERTS
Citizens Still Subject to Bad Faith…But Just Barely
2015
BeWaRe: BWR CONSUMER ALERTS
HB 501 Set NOT to Pass This Year
2015
BeWaRe: BWR CONSUMER ALERTS
Construction Defect Time Limit for Bringing Claims at Risk of Being Shortened
2015
BeWaRe: BWR CONSUMER ALERTS
Stucco Issues In Florida Are a Major Concern
2015
BeWaRe: BWR CONSUMER ALERTS
2nd DCA Issues FIGA Opinion
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers