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Biography: Matthew M. Donaldson was born in New York City and raised in New Port Richey, Florida. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their five children. Matthew Donaldson has been exclusively representing plaintiffs in insurance disputes, disability matters and personal injury cases since 1993.
Position: Matthew joined the Lowman Law Firm in 2018
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31 S. Main Street Brooksville, FL 34601 |
| Website: | https://www.lowmanlawfirm.com/our-lawyers/matthew-m-donaldson |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florda Justice Association | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Clearwater Bar Association | Attorney Member | 1993 - 2003 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | 1993 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florda Justice Association | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2003 - 2007 |
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives | Attorney Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Hernando County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness | Attorney Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Attorney Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Attorney Member | N/A |
| National Association of Distinguished Counsel | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Clients' Choice Award | Avvo Professional Rating Services | 2020 |
| Disability “Top 10" Attorney selection, Florida | The American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| "Nation's Top One Percent" | National Association of Distinguished Counsel | 2015 |
| VA-Accredited Attorney | Dept of Veteran Affairs | 2014 |
| Clients' Choice Award | Avvo Professional Rating Services | 2012 |
| Managing Attorney (S.H), 2012 Florida's Top Ranked Law Firms | Martindale Hubble/Wall Street Journal | 2012 |
| "Top Contributer Award, Social Security" | Avvo Professional Rating Service | 2012 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1988 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Over 1000 SS final hearings | Fully Favorable or On The Record Awards |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 974226 | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Carlson/Meissner website | The Art of Jury Selection | 2012 |
| Carlson/Meissner Blog | The Art of Jury Selection | 2012 |
| Carlson/Meissner Website | The 5 Step Sequential Evaluation Process | 2011 |
| Carlson and Meissner Website | Slander and Libel Explained | 2011 |
| Carlson & Meissner website | Overview of Tort Litigation | 2011 |
| Carlson and Meissner website | Animal Attack Cases (in Florida) | 2010 |
| Carlson and Meissner website | Overview of Tort Litigation | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security Disability Law | Claimant Preperstion | 2017 |
| The great American Teach In | Personal Injury Law | 2013 |
| 7 Springs Civics Auditorium | Overview of The Three Branches of our Government | 2013 |
| The Great American Teach In | "What Does it mean to be a Lawyer?" | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker; Public Forum, "Ask a Lawyer' | Pitfalls of Homeowners and Health Insurance Policies | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker; Public Forum, "Ask a Lawyer" | What really happens in a Jury trial? | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker; Hernando Bar Open Public Forum, "Ask a Lawyer" | Personal Injury | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker; Hernando Bar Open Public Forum, "Ask a Lawyer" | Social Security Disability | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker: Hernando County Forum, "Ask A Lawyer" | Slip & Fall/Premises Liability | 2012 |
| Attorney Speaker, Hernando Bar, "Ask a Lawyer" Conference | Understanding your Auto Insurance | 2012 |
| CLE Speaker: Introduction to Social Security Law | Social Security Law, the importance of the hearing brief | 2011 |
| CLE Speaker: Introduction to Social Security Law | Social Security Disability, Vocational Expert cross examination | 2011 |
| CLE Speaker: Introduction to Social Security Law | Social Security Disability, Attorney Fee recovery | 2011 |
| CLE Speaker: Introduction to Social Security Law | Social Security Disability, client prep strategies | 2011 |
| CLE Speaker: Introduction to Social Security Law | Social Security Disability Hearing Tactics | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Rutger and Donaldson | 1993 - 2003 |
| Managing Partner | Rutger and Donaldson | 1993 - 2003 |
| Lead Injury Attorney (Tampa Office) | Kennedy Law Group | 2003 - 2007 |
| Lead Injury Attorney (Tampa Office) | Kennedy Law Group | 2003 - 2007 |
| Managing Attorney, Spring Hill Offices | Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett | 2007 - 2017 |
| Injury Attorney | Lowman Law Firm | N/A |
| Injury Attorney | Lowman Law Firm | 2018 - 1900 |
| Injury Attorney | Lowman Law Firm | N/A |
