Matthew D. Chamoff
Matthew D. Chamoff
Senior Counsel
He/Him
"I am skilled at breaking down complex issues into easy-to-understand specifics. This facilitates productive, nuanced conversations about litigation."
Matthew D. Chamoff
Senior Counsel
He/Him
"I am skilled at breaking down complex issues into easy-to-understand specifics. This facilitates productive, nuanced conversations about litigation."
About Matthew
An accomplished litigator, Matthew represents insurance carriers in bad faith and extra-contractual litigation, first-party coverage disputes, pro-active declaratory actions, and commercial general liability, excess, and umbrella coverage disputes. Drawing on his experience in complex coverage litigation and insurance-related litigation, he provides analysis and strategic evaluation of potential bad faith litigation and coverage determinations.
Areas of Focus
Experience
- Obtained multiple summary judgments in favor of insurance carriers on the basis that the insured committed a material misrepresentation, and as such, no coverage is to be afforded.
- Attained multiple summary judgments in favor of insurance carriers on issues that: 1) a non-captive agent is an independent agent, and therefore a carrier is not bound by their actions; 2) an insurance carrier is not bound by the actions of an agent when their conduct is outside the scope of authority provided by the carrier; and 3) an insured is bound by their signature on the application for insurance and all the information contained therein.
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of a carrier in a first-party lawsuit seeking uninsured motorist coverage.
- Secured a complete defense verdict in a personal injury protection case on behalf of an insurance carrier on the basis that the insured committed material misrepresentation on the application of insurance.
- Successfully persuaded several prominent plaintiff attorneys to dismiss a first-party claim due to insufficient coverage under the policy.
Credentials
Education
- University of Miami School of Law, JD, 2011
- University of Miami School of Business, MBA, 2011
- University of Florida, BA/BS, 2007
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Court Admissions
- Southern District of Florida
Interests
Did you know...
In his free time, Matthew enjoys spending time with his wife and children and occasionally sneaks out for a round of golf or to watch a sports game.
