Matthew Powell
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Licensed for 34 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Brain injury
Language
English Spanish Vietnamese
About
My name is Matt Powell, and I am dual Board Certified, Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Litigation and Board Certified by the National Board of Legal Specialties. My firm only represents people who have been injured, we never represent insurance companies. If you have questions about an injury case, please call my office, Powell and Associates at (813) 285-5153.---Matt Powell is a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer whorepresents injured victims and their families in cases involving catastrophicinjuries, wrongful death, automobile crashes, brain injuries, sexual assault,trucking crashes, pedestrian accidents, medical malpractice, defectiveproducts, birth related injuries, rape cases, dog bites, motorcycle crashes,negligent security, and many other injury cases. He first practiced law with aprominent insurance defense firm in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm representedover 20 insurance companies and defended negligent drivers and doctors. Duringthat time he learned the methods, techniques and strategies that insurancecompanies use to reduce the amount of money they pay to people and families whohave been injured or killed in accidents or by neglect. After learning these methods and techniques,he decided to stop representing insurance companies. He left the insurancedefense law firm and opened his own law firm to represent individuals. One yearlater, he moved his practice to Tampato be closer to his family. Matt has practiced in the historic landmarkbuilding known as the Hutchison Mansion on Plant Avenue in Tampa since 1989. Matt Powellis an AV rated lawyer and is Board Certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in the area of civillitigation. He is also Board Certified by the Naitonal Board of Legal Specialization as a certified Civil Trial Lawyer. He has been involved in the advancement of imaging protocols forcervial ligament injuries. His use of the Digital Motion X-Raycombined with anitomical studies done with an Upright MRI. This combination of technology has allowed him to show and sucessfully prove "soft tissue" injuries in the necks of his clients. Admissions and Certifications: • 2010 - Certifiedby the National Board of Legal Specilization as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. • 2007 - Certifiedby the FloridaBar as a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer. • 1992 - Admitted to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States of America • 1990 - Admitted into the Federal Eleventh District Court of Appeal • 1989 - Admitted into the Federal United States Middle District Court ofFlorida • 1988 - Admitted to the Missouri Bar • 1987 - Admitted tothe Florida BarFormal Education:• 1987 - Earned Juris Doctorate with honors from the Florida State College ofLaw • 1984 - Received B.S.from the University of Central Florida Legal Associations: • 1988 - present - Sustaining member of the Association of Trial Lawyers ofAmerica now known as the American Justice Association • 1989 - Admitted Eagle Member, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyersnow known as the Florida Justice Association Books Authored by Matt Powell:• 1996 - Author "What to Do in Case You Are in an AutomobileAccident" • 1998 - Co-Author of: "Knowing Your Rights Concerning MedicalMalpractice" • 1999 - Co-Author of"Automobile Accident Injury Guide" Films produced by Matt Powell:• 2008Produced the documentary film Hidden Damage. This film addresses the legal and medical issues that most people mustaddress after a car accident. Advanced Education:• 1987 - HarvardNegotiation Project – Getting to Yes Negotiation seminar • 1999 - Harvard Law SchoolTrial Advocacy Graduate Teaching, Lecturing and Presentationsgiven by Matt Powell:• 2003 – “Operation manual for the witnesschair” How to testify clearly andeffectively. • 2004 – “How to prove soft tissue injuries with the use of Digital Motion X-Ray”. • 2005 – “Proving Cervical Injuries throughbasic physics, understanding the phases of motion that injure the spine” • 2006 – Presentation to the Minneapolis TrialLawyers Association: Proving CervicalInjuries for their true value, how to use Upright MRI to show ligamentinjuries. • 2007 – Workhorse Seminar presented before theState of Florida Justice Association:Cutting Edge Imaging For Soft Tissue Injuries - What is new for 2007 • 2008 – Workhorse Seminar presented before theState of Florida Justice Association: Medical Causation Issues That Come UpIn Several Cases • 2009 – Workhorse Seminar presented before theState of Florida Justice Association: An In-Depth strategy and Tactics Assessment and Study into theTechniques and Methods of Interrogating Defense Medical Examiners inOrder to Maximize the Benefit For Your Client and in Order to ObtainTruthful Responses • 2010 – Workhorse Seminar presented before theState of Florida Justice Association: Cutting Edge MRI techniques for use at trial to objectively show soft tissue injuries including brain injuries
Practices Areas
Car Accident
Personal Injury
Brain injury
Motorcycle accident
Trucking accident
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English Spanish Vietnamese
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Reviews
Several years ago, I was the victim of a DUI hit and run. Fortunately, the hit and run driver's car disintegrated not far from the scene of the accident. Matt took care in making sure that I was taken care of in every possible way, even coming along to provide support when I gave my deposition for the criminal portion of the case.
Did a great job for me.
Atty Matt Powell came highly recommended by my therapist@ Life Center. I suffered a major injury August 2014 due to no fault of my own. Not only was I severely injured. I had lost hope in our judicial system with no direction believing that my civil rights had been violated. I made the call to Attorney Powell's office left a message and to my surprise my call was promptly returned within the very same day, not by the office paralegal but Atty Powell himself listening attentively with compassion to my emotional state and concerned over the telephone. Unfortunately, my case was not of one that he could take on, however that didn't prevent him from providing information and guidance moving me in the direction in what I could do independently to get the attention of those person's that would be key players in getting me the positive reaction that I required! I personally didn't have much faith nor confidence in Attorney's due to prior negative experience. I truly say THANK you Atty Matt for restoring my faith in Attorney's as you're the BEST set apart from the REST!
I went for a consultation many years ago with Matt Powell. He listened patiently while I explained my situation. Even though I could tell he wasn't completely convinced that I had a case, he agreed to represent me. It was a long hard battle, but he continued to dig deep into the facts. He was very determined. In the years that followed, my case became very public. He never wavered. He was by my side through every public interview and continued to keep me updated at all times. I have referred many friends and relatives to Matt since my case was resolved. I can't think of anyone who was not satisfied with the end result of his representation.
Matt Powell is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met in my life. He is genuine, trustworthy and a man of true integrity! When Matt tells you he will do something, consider it done. The BEST!
Matt Powell represented me and my family for the death of our child. He was amazing. He explained everything to us in great detail, and he got to work on our case right away. His staff was easy to work with, and with all of his help, our family is grateful for everything he did. Without hesitation call Matt Powell if you have lost a loved one in an accident.
The hardest working guy I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He took my case, and explained to me all about the law, the facts, and what we needed to do. He was really a great friend through the whole process of my case. I can't thank him enough for his hard work, and ability to tell me what was going to happen next. The liability was difficult for me, but Matt was able to prove that the other driver caused the crash, and hurt me very badly. If it was not for him, I don't know what I would have done.
Several years ago, I was the victim of a DUI hit and run. Fortunately, the hit and run driver's car disintegrated not far from the scene of the accident. Matt took care in making sure that I was taken care of in every possible way, even coming along to provide support when I gave my deposition for the criminal portion of the case.
Did a great job for me.
Atty Matt Powell came highly recommended by my therapist@ Life Center. I suffered a major injury August 2014 due to no fault of my own. Not only was I severely injured. I had lost hope in our judicial system with no direction believing that my civil rights had been violated. I made the call to Attorney Powell's office left a message and to my surprise my call was promptly returned within the very same day, not by the office paralegal but Atty Powell himself listening attentively with compassion to my emotional state and concerned over the telephone. Unfortunately, my case was not of one that he could take on, however that didn't prevent him from providing information and guidance moving me in the direction in what I could do independently to get the attention of those person's that would be key players in getting me the positive reaction that I required! I personally didn't have much faith nor confidence in Attorney's due to prior negative experience. I truly say THANK you Atty Matt for restoring my faith in Attorney's as you're the BEST set apart from the REST!
I went for a consultation many years ago with Matt Powell. He listened patiently while I explained my situation. Even though I could tell he wasn't completely convinced that I had a case, he agreed to represent me. It was a long hard battle, but he continued to dig deep into the facts. He was very determined. In the years that followed, my case became very public. He never wavered. He was by my side through every public interview and continued to keep me updated at all times. I have referred many friends and relatives to Matt since my case was resolved. I can't think of anyone who was not satisfied with the end result of his representation.
Matt Powell is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met in my life. He is genuine, trustworthy and a man of true integrity! When Matt tells you he will do something, consider it done. The BEST!
Matt Powell represented me and my family for the death of our child. He was amazing. He explained everything to us in great detail, and he got to work on our case right away. His staff was easy to work with, and with all of his help, our family is grateful for everything he did. Without hesitation call Matt Powell if you have lost a loved one in an accident.
The hardest working guy I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He took my case, and explained to me all about the law, the facts, and what we needed to do. He was really a great friend through the whole process of my case. I can't thank him enough for his hard work, and ability to tell me what was going to happen next. The liability was difficult for me, but Matt was able to prove that the other driver caused the crash, and hurt me very badly. If it was not for him, I don't know what I would have done.
Several years ago, I was the victim of a DUI hit and run. Fortunately, the hit and run driver's car disintegrated not far from the scene of the accident. Matt took care in making sure that I was taken care of in every possible way, even coming along to provide support when I gave my deposition for the criminal portion of the case.
Did a great job for me.
Atty Matt Powell came highly recommended by my therapist@ Life Center. I suffered a major injury August 2014 due to no fault of my own. Not only was I severely injured. I had lost hope in our judicial system with no direction believing that my civil rights had been violated. I made the call to Attorney Powell's office left a message and to my surprise my call was promptly returned within the very same day, not by the office paralegal but Atty Powell himself listening attentively with compassion to my emotional state and concerned over the telephone. Unfortunately, my case was not of one that he could take on, however that didn't prevent him from providing information and guidance moving me in the direction in what I could do independently to get the attention of those person's that would be key players in getting me the positive reaction that I required! I personally didn't have much faith nor confidence in Attorney's due to prior negative experience. I truly say THANK you Atty Matt for restoring my faith in Attorney's as you're the BEST set apart from the REST!
I went for a consultation many years ago with Matt Powell. He listened patiently while I explained my situation. Even though I could tell he wasn't completely convinced that I had a case, he agreed to represent me. It was a long hard battle, but he continued to dig deep into the facts. He was very determined. In the years that followed, my case became very public. He never wavered. He was by my side through every public interview and continued to keep me updated at all times. I have referred many friends and relatives to Matt since my case was resolved. I can't think of anyone who was not satisfied with the end result of his representation.
Matt Powell is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met in my life. He is genuine, trustworthy and a man of true integrity! When Matt tells you he will do something, consider it done. The BEST!
Matt Powell represented me and my family for the death of our child. He was amazing. He explained everything to us in great detail, and he got to work on our case right away. His staff was easy to work with, and with all of his help, our family is grateful for everything he did. Without hesitation call Matt Powell if you have lost a loved one in an accident.
The hardest working guy I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He took my case, and explained to me all about the law, the facts, and what we needed to do. He was really a great friend through the whole process of my case. I can't thank him enough for his hard work, and ability to tell me what was going to happen next. The liability was difficult for me, but Matt was able to prove that the other driver caused the crash, and hurt me very badly. If it was not for him, I don't know what I would have done.
Several years ago, I was the victim of a DUI hit and run. Fortunately, the hit and run driver's car disintegrated not far from the scene of the accident. Matt took care in making sure that I was taken care of in every possible way, even coming along to provide support when I gave my deposition for the criminal portion of the case.
Did a great job for me.
Atty Matt Powell came highly recommended by my therapist@ Life Center. I suffered a major injury August 2014 due to no fault of my own. Not only was I severely injured. I had lost hope in our judicial system with no direction believing that my civil rights had been violated. I made the call to Attorney Powell's office left a message and to my surprise my call was promptly returned within the very same day, not by the office paralegal but Atty Powell himself listening attentively with compassion to my emotional state and concerned over the telephone. Unfortunately, my case was not of one that he could take on, however that didn't prevent him from providing information and guidance moving me in the direction in what I could do independently to get the attention of those person's that would be key players in getting me the positive reaction that I required! I personally didn't have much faith nor confidence in Attorney's due to prior negative experience. I truly say THANK you Atty Matt for restoring my faith in Attorney's as you're the BEST set apart from the REST!
I went for a consultation many years ago with Matt Powell. He listened patiently while I explained my situation. Even though I could tell he wasn't completely convinced that I had a case, he agreed to represent me. It was a long hard battle, but he continued to dig deep into the facts. He was very determined. In the years that followed, my case became very public. He never wavered. He was by my side through every public interview and continued to keep me updated at all times. I have referred many friends and relatives to Matt since my case was resolved. I can't think of anyone who was not satisfied with the end result of his representation.
Matt Powell is one of the most brilliant men I have ever met in my life. He is genuine, trustworthy and a man of true integrity! When Matt tells you he will do something, consider it done. The BEST!
Matt Powell represented me and my family for the death of our child. He was amazing. He explained everything to us in great detail, and he got to work on our case right away. His staff was easy to work with, and with all of his help, our family is grateful for everything he did. Without hesitation call Matt Powell if you have lost a loved one in an accident.
The hardest working guy I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He took my case, and explained to me all about the law, the facts, and what we needed to do. He was really a great friend through the whole process of my case. I can't thank him enough for his hard work, and ability to tell me what was going to happen next. The liability was difficult for me, but Matt was able to prove that the other driver caused the crash, and hurt me very badly. If it was not for him, I don't know what I would have done.