Matthew J. Walker
Matthew J. Walker
Partner
"My deep understanding of multiple litigation fields allows me to uncover key insights and anticipate challenges. I’m committed to protecting my clients’ reputations and resources."
Matthew J. Walker
Partner
"My deep understanding of multiple litigation fields allows me to uncover key insights and anticipate challenges. I’m committed to protecting my clients’ reputations and resources."
About Matthew
Matthew is a skilled personal injury defense attorney with a diverse practice that includes wrongful death, property damage, product liability, consumer protection, class action, and construction defect disputes. He also has extensive experience across trucking, transportation, premises liability, and commercial litigation.
He has resolved matters at trial and through arbitration for clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses and individuals. Matthew helps clients navigate very difficult case subject matter such as alleged traumatic brain injuries, congenital heart defects, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injuries.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Obtained a zero-liability verdict at arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit in which the plaintiff sought damages in excess of $1 million.
- Successfully defended a sub-contractor in a construction defect case where the plaintiff alleged that they suffered permanent injuries from carbon monoxide poisoning. Additionally, the general contractor's claims for indemnification were successfully refuted based on a multitude of defenses to the indemnification agreement.
- Obtained a defense verdict at trial in a trucking accident. The jury held that the subject accident did not cause any of the plaintiff's alleged injuries.
- Favorable settlement for a charitable organization in a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that the defendant failed to detect and treat a congenital heart defect.
- Obtained a defense verdict at trial in a premises liability case. The plaintiff slipped and fell due to water intrusion in an apartment and alleged permanent nerve damage in one arm due to broken glass.
Recognition
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Moot Commercial Arbitration Competition; Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Competition — Placed within the top 64 teams in the world
Credentials
Education
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, JD, cum laude, 2013
- Florida Atlantic University, BA, magna cum laude, 2009
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Languages
- Italian
Thought Leadership
Press Release
Interests
Did you know...
Matthew loves learning about history, and if not a lawyer, would likely be a history teacher.
Thought Leadership
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Matthew's Insights
Press Release
Jan 3, 2023
Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices
Press Release
Jan 3, 2023
Hinshaw Announces Election of Eleven New Partners In Seven U.S. Offices
