About Larry Arthur

Larry Arthur Matthews is an attorney based in Pensacola, Florida, with over forty years of experience in general civil legal proceedings. His practice primarily makes a speciality of private injury defense, covering many regions such as automobile negligence, expert malpractice, premises legal responsibility, products legal responsibility, labor law, and civil rights litigation. This in depth expertise enables him to navigate complex legal fields effectively. In addition to private damage defense, Mr. Matthews has a robust background in business litigation, which includes coverage coverage matters, real real estate disputes, hearth and casualty cases, poisonous tort litigation, and construction litigation. His knowledge additionally extends to complicated case and sophistication action litigation, showcasing his versatility in a number of legal arenas. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982 and the Alabama Bar in 1994, Mr. Matthews holds the difference of being a board-certified civil trial attorney. This certification indicates his dedication to maintaining high standards in legal practice.

He is also a certified circuit court mediator, which enhances his capacity to facilitate dispute decision. His credentials allow him to practice in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of the United States District Court in Florida, in addition to the Southern District in Alabama. Furthermore, his federal judiciary admissions include the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court, demonstrating his capability to handle cases at the very best ranges of the judiciary. Mr. Matthews earned his law degree with honors from the Florida State University College of Law in 1981. Before pursuing his law degree, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Florida in 1976. This instructional background offers him with a robust analytical basis, beneficial in each legal proceedings and facilitated negotiation contexts.

His academic achievements set the stage for a profitable legal career. This lets the attorney strategy cases with an information of each legal and financial matters. Throughout his career, Mr. Matthews has been actively concerned in various expert organizations. He is a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the Inns of Court, and the Florida Defense Lawyers Association. His engagement with those organizations displays his dedication to the legal career and his commitment to staying current with industry advancements. Additionally, he has served as a unique magistrate in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties, further contributing to his network and the justice system. In 2016, Mr. Matthews transitioned from his position as a companion at Beggs & Lane to set up Matthews Mediations, the place he focuses on opportunity dispute decision.

His knowledge in each claimant and protection litigation provides a solid foundation for his mediation practice. He emphasizes the benefits and cost savings associated with successful facilitated negotiation and arbitration. Mr. Matthews' office is conveniently located at 114 E. Gregory Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502. He can be reached by phone at (850) 434-2200 or through e-mail at L2837bay@gmail.com, making it easy for clients to attach with him for legal help.

Accepted Jurisdictions

Alabama
Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1988
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1988
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court · Admitted 1988
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Alabama U.S. District Court · Admitted 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1998
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Supreme Court · Admitted 1998

Types of Cases Handled

Personal Injury Defense Commercial Litigation

Legal Services Scope

Trial Mediation Arbitration

Office Locations

Main Office

 114 E Gregory St Pensacola FL 32502