Matthew M. Villmer
Pensacola, Florida
Associate, since 2009

After joining Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, Matthew immediately began aggressive representation of those in need. Demonstrating integrity in his practice of law, Matthew solves the legal issues of individuals that are injured or disabled.

He focuses a significant amount of his practice on helping injured veterans and their families get the money they need by navigating the complicated benefits process. Matthew also practices personal injury law and knows that insurance adjusters thrive off the confusion that an accident or injury causes in people's lives. Matthew believes that anyone injured by the negligent acts of another deserves superior legal representation, and he prosecutes all injury cases with the same vigorous legal approach.

Matthew is a graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. During his time in law school, Matthew was the Editor-in-Chief of The Florida Coastal Law Review, a nationally recognized scholarly legal journal. Matthew managed a staff of 60 staff editors and 9 board members, resulting in the publication of 4 journals throughout his tenure. In addition, he conducted the final edit of over 23 scholarly articles.

Practice Areas:

• Construction Law
• Contract & Commercial Litigation
• Environmental Law / Oil Spill Law
• Trial Law
• Veterans Benefits Law

Education:

• Juris Doctorate, (J.D.), Magna Cum Laude, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2009 - Editor-in-Chief, The Florida Coastal Law Review - Defense Counsel, Florida Coastal Honor Court
• Bachelor of Arts, Corporate and Organizational Communication, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2006

Professional Work Experience:

• Associate, Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, Pensacola, Florida, 2009
• Law Clerk, Emmanuel, Sheppard & Condon, Pensacola, Florida, Summer 2008
• Law Clerk, Camerlengo & Brockwell, 2007
• Paralegal, State Attorney's Office for the 4th Judicial Circuit, Spring 2007

Speaking Engagements and Publications

• Procedural Squabbling Ahead of Global Annihilation: Strengthening the National Environmental Policy Act in a New Technological Era, 11 Fla. Coastal L. Rev. 321 (2010)
• Panelist in the "Oil Spill Roundtable," presented to over 100 attorneys at the Northern District of Florida Annual Bankruptcy Seminar
• Presented, "An Introduction to the LSAT," University of West Florida's Phi Alpha Theta Chapter, Pensacola, Florida, September 2010
• Guest speaker, "BP Oil Spill Governmental Claims Process," Gulf Breeze Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Breeze, Florida, July 2010
• Featured speaker, "BP Oil Spill: Business Claims Process," sponsored by the Pensacola Rotary, Pensacola, Florida, July 2010
• Panelist in the televised town hall discussion, "BP Oil Spill Legal Guidance," sponsored by the Pensacola Chamber of Commerce and WSRE Television, Pensacola, Florida, June 2010
• Panelist in town hall discussion, "BP Oil Spill: What Real Estate Brokers Need to Know," Pensacola, Florida, June, 2010
• Presented, "Preparing for and Delivering an Effective Appellate Oral Argument" at Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, April 2010
• Presented, "Introduction to Contracts and Commercial Litigation" at University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, September 2009
• Presented "The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Amendments to the United States Constitution - a Primer" at Florida Community College, Jacksonville, Florida, October 2008

Honors and Awards:

• "Above and Beyond" award recipient, Guardian ad Litem
• Special Appointee, Florida Coastal Leadership Taskforce
• Best Oral Advocate, Lawyering Process II
• Book Award Recipient: Civil Procedure and Lawyering Process I

Court Admissions:

• Admitted to all Florida State Courts, 2009
• Admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
• Admitted and Accredited to practice before the Department of Veterans Affairs

Professional Memberships and Activities:

• Member, Escambia / Santa Rosa Bar Association
• Member, Young Lawyers Association
• Member, American Inns of Court, Pensacola Chapter
• Member, Pensacola Young Professionals
• Member, American Association for Justice

Civic and Community Involvement:

• Curriculum Development Chair, Pensacola Professional Development Institute
• Marketing/Fundraising Committee Chair & Board Member, Pathways for Change
• Company Leader, North West Florida Heart Walk
• President, Florida Coastal School of Law 1st Circuit Alumni Association

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