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Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.Share Holder
Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood
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Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood

4.9
31 reviews

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700, Tampa, FL 33602

Litigation / Automobile Negligence, Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation, Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation and 2 more

About Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood

Matthew R. Easterwood is a Shareholder in the firm’s General Trial Practice Group, with a focus on automobile negligence, personal injury litigation, trucking & transportation, property damage litigation, and premises liability.

Representative Experience

•Banker Lopez Gassler P.A., Tampa, FL
Shareholder, December 2016 to Present
Associate, May 2011 to December 2016
•Grant Law Group, Tampa, FL
Associate, January 2008 to May 2011
•Office of the State Attorney, Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Tampa, FL
Certified Legal Intern, January 2007 to May 2007
•Herndon & Costner, P.C., Savannah, GA
Law Clerk, May 2005 to August 2005

Community Involvement

•Advocacy Skills Trainer (Trial Team Coach), Stetson University College of Law

Distinctions

• Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar

• AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

• The Best Lawyers in America, 2021-2026

• Florida Rising Star, 2015-2020

• Best Advocate Award, 2007 Chester Bedell Memorial Mock Trial Competition

• Stallworth Trial Team Award,2007

• Academic All-American, District Team, 2001-2002

• President’s Cup Winner, 2002 (Highest Student-Athlete GPA)

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Litigation / Automobile Negligence
    • Insurance Defense / Property Damage Litigation
    • Litigation / Personal Injury Litigation
    • Litigation / Premises Liability
    • Litigation / Trucking & Transportation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships

    PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

    •The Florida Bar
    •Hillsborough County Bar Association
    •Florida Defense Lawyers Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Stetson University College of Law
    J.D.
    cum laude

    Stetson University College of Law
    J.D.
    2007 Mock Trial Team

    Stetson University College of Law
    J.D.
    Phi Delta Phi
    Other Education
    Armstrong Atlantic State University
    B.A.
    2003 President's Cup

    Armstrong Atlantic State University
    B.A.
    Political Science

    Armstrong Atlantic State University
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1980
    1980

Contact Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood

Share Holder at Banker Lopez Gassler P.A.
4.9
31 reviews

501 East Kennedy Boulevard, Suite 1700Tampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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Fax: (813) 222-3066
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood was admitted in 2007 to the State of Florida.
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    Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
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    Yes, Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Matthew R. Easterwood attended Stetson University College of Law.

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