Matthew Z. Martell. Esq.

Law Offices of Matthew Z. Martell, P.A. have 2 Locations to Serve YOU!
9040 Town Center Parkway
Suite 111-C
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
AND
1990 Main St., Ste. 750
Sarasota, FL 34236

JURISIDICTIONS ADMITTED TO:
Supreme Court, State of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals- 11th Circuit
U.S. District Courts- Northern, Middle,
& Southern Districts of Florida
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. Court of Veterans Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Divorce and Family Law
Family Law Mediation

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Sarasota County Bar Association
Manatee County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator Certification # 24908F
Notary Public- State of Florida: Commission No.: CC 888660

EDUCATION:
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI B.A.- Political Science: 1994
University of Akron School of Law: Akron, OH Juris Doctorate in Law: 1998

SCHOLARSHIPS:
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Law Offices of Matthew Z. Martell, P.A. have 2 Locations to Serve YOU!
9040 Town Center Parkway
Suite 111-C
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
AND
1990 Main St., Ste. 750
Sarasota, FL 34236

JURISIDICTIONS ADMITTED TO:
Supreme Court, State of Florida
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals- 11th Circuit
U.S. District Courts- Northern, Middle,
& Southern Districts of Florida
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. Court of Veterans Claims
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
U.S. Court of Federal Claims

AREAS OF PRACTICE:
Divorce and Family Law
Family Law Mediation

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
American Bar Association
The Florida Bar
Sarasota County Bar Association
Manatee County Bar Association

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator Certification # 24908F
Notary Public- State of Florida: Commission No.: CC 888660

EDUCATION:
University of Michigan: Ann Arbor, MI B.A.- Political Science: 1994
University of Akron School of Law: Akron, OH Juris Doctorate in Law: 1998

SCHOLARSHIPS:
Portage County Bar Association Judge Caris Memorial Scholarship: 1995-1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Law Offices of Matthew Z. Martell , P.A.: 2000-present

Dickinson & Gibbons, P.A.: 2000
“AV” rated law firm with 17 attorneys at that time
Main Office: Sarasota, FL

Hightower & Rudd, P.A.: 1998-1999
“AV” rated law firm with 18 attorneys
Main office: Miami, FL
Secondary offices: Fort Lauderdale & West Palm Beach

LAW CLERK EXPERIENCE:
City of Stow Law Department: Spring 1998
Law Clerk for Deputy Law Director
Main Office: Stow, Ohio

Harry A. Tipping Co., L.P.A: Summer 1997
“AV” rated law firm with 6 attorneys at that time
Office: Akron, OH

Summit County Court of Common Pleas–Judge James R. Williams: Summer 1996
Judicial Clerk involved primarily in personal injury/ other tort litigation.
Chambers: Akron, OH

Portage County Prosecutor’s Office: Summer 1994 & 1995
Large prosecutor’s office with approximately 20 attorneys at that time
Civil & Criminal Division Law Clerk
Main Office: Ravenna, OH

PERSONAL:
Hardworking
Very organized
Excellent writing skills
Strong client communication and presentation skills
Friendly, fair, and gives good advice.