Matt Erjavec is a native Floridian who graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Business Management and received his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Upon graduation from law school, Matt returned home to Florida and began practicing as a personal injury attorney at a high volume law firm in Tampa, Florida. During this time, Matt gained invaluable experience handling all aspects of personal injury cases while representing thousands of injury victims. However, this experience also exposed Matt to the shortcomings of high volume law firms -- namely, that many times cases are run quickly and in partnership with unscrupulous medical providers in an effort to generate the constant stream of legal fees needed to cover their massive marketing budgets. Matt also found that high volume law firms primarily made decisions based solely on the financial interests of the attorneys and medical providers.
In 2008, Matt started Erjavec Injury Law in Lakewood Ranch, Florida with a goal of running a small, client-centered law firm that achieved maximum results for each individual client. In order to achieve this, Matt focused on practicing law instead of marketing and advertising. However, over time, the success of each individual case led to new cases as Erjavec Injury Law quickly grew through word of mouth referrals from former clients, medical professionals, law enforcement, first responders, and other members of the community.
Since 2008, Matt Erjavec has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injury victims in Sarasota and Manatee Counties and he has accomplished this while opposing many global corporations and every major insurance company in the industry. Matt's success has resulted in numerous individual accolades and, along the way, Erjavec Injury Law has established itself as the premier personal injury law firm in both Manatee and Sarasota Counties.
Matt is a proud member of the community he serves and may frequently be found with his family at his church or one of the beaches, parks, golf courses, restaurants, or breweries that help make Sarasota and Manatee Counties such a great place to live.
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8470 Enterprise Circle, Suite 300, Lakewood Ranch, FL, 34202
8405 U.S. Highway 301, Parrish, FL, 34219
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Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I was involved in a car accident. We were constantly getting calls and letters from the other person's insurance company as well as from Medicare. We tried to handle these as they came, however, I was in no condition to handle phone calls or paperwork for most of the following year. We talked to s...
Posted by Carlos | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My car had gotten flooded back in August 2016, brand new Toyota Camry, the adjuster had said it was a total loss and that everything should be solve within the next couple weeks. Unfortunately, it didn't go as smooth, and the insurance denied my claim. Despite the calls, letters, and emails to attemp...
Posted by J Erlich | August 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired Matt almost three years ago when I was hit on my motorcycle by a careless driver. I spent the next two years going through ten surgeries and going from wheel chair to crutch to cane. I was at a place in my life I couldn't care for myself and I needed a lot of medical attention. Matt handled a...
Posted by Susannah | May 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Last fall I was in a serious car accident and needed a personal injury attorney. Although I am an attorney, I don't practice personal injury, so I reached out to my fellow lawyers to get a referral. A trusted friend recommended Matt and we arranged to meet to discuss my case. I instantly found Matt t...
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2014
Mr. Erjavec represented me last year after I was injured in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Erjavec and his staff were on top of every aspect of my case and made sure I always knew what was going on. They also took time to answer all of my questions and always made me feel like my case was very importan...
"I endorse this lawyer. He has a strong knowledge of the law and regularly offers sound (free) legal advice on this site."
"Mr. Erjavec is a knowledgeable and aggressive attorney who knows how to get results quickly for his clients. I strongly recommend Mr. Erjavec for any of your legal needs."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"Mr. Erjavec is a passionate and effective personal injury lawyer. His clients are more than satisfied with his results. I highly recommend him."
"Matt is a hard working, knowledgeable attorney that fights for his clients and is well respected in the legal community. I am happy to endorse this lawyer."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Matthew is well known in the legal community and committed to his clients."
"Matt Erjavec is an experienced and dedicated personal injury attorney and an all-around good guy. I highly recommend him to anyone who has been injured and is seeking a trustworthy and powerful advocate."
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Top 100 Florida Litigation Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2015
Best of 2014, Kudzu.com
2015
Top Contributor, Avvo.com
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Clients' Choice Award, Avvo.com
2012
Best of 2012, Kudzu.com
2009 - Present
Managing Partner, Erjavec Injury Law
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Winters & Yonker, P.A.
2004 - 2004
Clerk, Office Of The State Attorney Pinellas County
2003 - 2003
Clerk, Pennsylvania Office Of Attorney General
2016 - Present
Million Dollar Advocates ForumMember
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2014 - Present
Seminole BoostersMember
2014 - Present
Pitt Alumni AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
2012 - Present
Legal Aid of ManasotaMember
2006 - Present
Florida BarMember
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JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
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