Matthew R. Olmsted

Partner

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(754) 227-7995
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(754) 212-4170
1191 E. Newport Center Drive
Penthouse H
Deerfield Beach
,
FL
33442
12486 Brantley Commons Court
Fort Myers
,
FL
33907

PRACTICE AREAS

General Liability and Casualty Defense

Commercial Litigation

Transportation

Premises Liability

Personal Injury

Breach of Contract

Construction Litigaton and Construction Defect

Construction Negligence

Cargo, Trucking and Logistics

Admissions

Florida

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida

Education

St. Thomas University School of Law

J.D.

University of Utah

B.A.

Matthew R. Olmsted has experience handling a wide variety of civil litigation matters including premises liability, vehicle negligence, construction defect, security negligence, and catastrophic injury.

In all of his cases, Matt actively works to design and develop innovative strategies to achieve positive outcomes for his clients. He is experienced in the analysis and development of efficient strategies on behalf of his clients, whether involving an early negotiated settlement or litigation through trial.

Matt advises his clients on the implications of claims handling issues and is often consulted on matters which present significant potential exposure to insurers, insureds, and other companies. He is actively defending, and has extensive experience handling, matters throughout Florida in state and federal court.

Matt is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in each of the United States District Courts of Florida. He also is an active member of several organizations including the Defense Research Institute, an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, American Bar Association and the Dade County Bar Association.

Professional Associations

Defense Research Institute

Florida Defense Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Reported Cases

Christine Nissen v. BTD Property Maintenance, Inc., Case No. 2017 11871 CIDL, Volusia County, FL (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Thomas Kozar v. Beach Harbour Condominium Association, Inc.; 2020 Jury Verdicts LEXIS 304861 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Otonial Mendez v. Roslyn Tracton, 2014 Jury Verdicts LEXIS 16702, (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Billy Witty v. Jimmy Medlock, et. al., 2014 WL 7917135 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict) 

Allen Greenwald and Jill F. Greenwald v. Eisinger, Brown, Lewis & Frankel, P.A. and Gary Brown; 2012 FL Jury Verdicts Rptr. LEXIS 265 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Matthew R. Olmsted has experience handling a wide variety of civil litigation matters including premises liability, vehicle negligence, construction defect, security negligence, and catastrophic injury.

In all of his cases, Matt actively works to design and develop innovative strategies to achieve positive outcomes for his clients. He is experienced in the analysis and development of efficient strategies on behalf of his clients, whether involving an early negotiated settlement or litigation through trial.

Matt advises his clients on the implications of claims handling issues and is often consulted on matters which present significant potential exposure to insurers, insureds, and other companies. He is actively defending, and has extensive experience handling, matters throughout Florida in state and federal court.

Matt is a member of the Florida Bar and admitted to practice in each of the United States District Courts of Florida. He also is an active member of several organizations including the Defense Research Institute, an international organization of attorneys defending the interests of business and individuals in civil litigation, Florida Defense Lawyers Association, American Bar Association and the Dade County Bar Association.

Professional Associations

Defense Research Institute

Florida Defense Lawyers Association

American Bar Association

Reported Cases

Christine Nissen v. BTD Property Maintenance, Inc., Case No. 2017 11871 CIDL, Volusia County, FL (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Thomas Kozar v. Beach Harbour Condominium Association, Inc.; 2020 Jury Verdicts LEXIS 304861 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Otonial Mendez v. Roslyn Tracton, 2014 Jury Verdicts LEXIS 16702, (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

Billy Witty v. Jimmy Medlock, et. al., 2014 WL 7917135 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict) 

Allen Greenwald and Jill F. Greenwald v. Eisinger, Brown, Lewis & Frankel, P.A. and Gary Brown; 2012 FL Jury Verdicts Rptr. LEXIS 265 (Fla. Cir. Ct.) (Defense Verdict)

ATTORNEY'S Resources

Results
Chartwell Secures Summary Judgment in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case
Chartwell Secures Summary Judgment in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case
A Major Victory for the Elk's Lodge
Chartwell Secures Summary Judgment in High-Profile Wrongful Death Case
A Major Victory for the Elk's Lodge
September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
Results
Matthew R. Olmsted and Victoria Godwin-Reese Successfully Defend Granting of Summary Judgment on Appeal
Matthew R. Olmsted and Victoria Godwin-Reese Successfully Defend Granting of Summary Judgment on Appeal
Matthew R. Olmsted and Victoria Godwin-Reese Successfully Defend Granting of Summary Judgment on Appeal
December 15, 2022
December 12, 2022
News
New Florida Decision Granted Based on Petition for Writ of Certiorari
New Florida Decision Granted Based on Petition for Writ of Certiorari
New Florida Decision Granted Based on Petition for Writ of Certiorari
November 17, 2021
August 27, 2019