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| Matthew O'Connell Ward: | Member at The Matthew O. Ward, Attorney at Law |
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1700 N Monroe St Ste 11-192 Tallahassee, FL 32303-5535 |
| Phone: | 850-325-0234 |
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Matthew O. Ward, Attorney at Law
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Business formation, contract review, business transactions, litigation.
Represent city, county, state and Federal employees in wrongful termination and other adverse employment actions. Assist in resolving investigations and issues within the agency, or in arbitration, or before the local Civil Service Board, Career Service Appeal to the Florida Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) or, for Federal Employees, to the US Merit Systems Protection board (MSPB).
Assist applicants who are seeking professional license or certification in Florida. Defend Florida Professional License and Certification holders in disciplinary actions. Review agency action for legal sufficiency. Represent Florida businesses, professionals and students in adverse administrative actions,before regulatory bodies and in formal hearings before the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings (DOAH), and when necessary, before the Florida Appellate Courts.VA Disability.
Veteran Affairs VA Disability Claims and Appeals Discharge Upgrades UCMJ Non-judicial punishment NJP Administrative separations/chapters Medical Disability Evaluation Boards (MEB) Physical Evaluation Boards Boards (PEB) Administrative Investigations Appeals: servicemembers and veterans
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 2008 - 2012 |
| Florida Bar, Administrative Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Judge Advocate General’s Corps Alumni | Member | N/A |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Member | 2012 - 1900 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Member | N/A |
| Collegiate Veterans Association | Member | N/A |
| U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs | Accredited Attorney | N/A |
| Senior Veterans Service Alliance | Member | N/A |
| Collegiate Veterans Association | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs | Accredited Attorney | 2014 - 1900 |
| Senior Veterans Service Alliance | Member | 2014 - 1900 |
| United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Attorney | N/A |
| United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Attorney | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 40 Under 40 Law and Order | Irish Echo | 2015 |
| Golden Key Award | Golden Key International Honor Society | 2014 |
| Commendation Medal | US Army | 2006 |
| Bronze Star | General Raymond T. Odierno, US Army | 2003 |
| GWOT Expeditionary Medal | US Army | 2003 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Pace University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2002 |
| US Army JAG School | Judge Advocate | 2003 |
| US Army JAG School | Advanced Criminal Law/Trial Advocacy | 2005 |
| US Army JAG School | Advanced Criminal Law/Trial Advocacy | 2005 |
| US Army Medical Command | Certificate | 2012 |
| US Army Medical Command | Certificate | 2012 |
| US Veterans Affairs | Certificate | 2013 |
| US Veterans Affairs | Certificate | 2013 |
| Florida State University | Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management | 2015 |
| Florida State University | MA - Masters | 2016 |
| Florida State University | MA - Masters | 2016 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| DCA Appeal: XXXXX v. Department of Corrections, 2011 WL 1414039 (Fla. App. 1 Dist. 2011) | Agency action overturned : Terminated employee returned to work. |
| DCA Appeal: XXXXX v. Department of Corrections, 2011 WL 1414039 (Fla. App. 1 Dist. 2011) | Agency action overturned : Terminated employee returned to work. |
| FDLE CJSTC Professional License: DOAH Case Number: 30763 | Officer prevailed and his professional license remained untarnished. |
| FL Insurance License: Case No: 16107-14-AG | Decision overturned, License Granted |
| State Employee Dismissal: FL PERC Appeal: CS-2010-324 | Dismissed state employee returned to work with back pay. |
| State Employee Dismissal: FL PERC Appeal: CS-2010-168 | Captain returned to work with back pay. |
| State Employee Dismissal: FL PERC Appeal: CS-2010-324 | Dismissed state employee returned to work with back pay. |
| UCMJ/MEB: United States v. US Army Soldier | UCMJ charges dropped. Soldier allowed to medically retire- keeping all military and VA benefits. |
| UCMJ/MEB: United States v. US Army Soldier | UCMJ charges dropped. Soldier allowed to medically retire- keeping all military and VA benefits. |
| UCMJ: United States v. US Army Soldier | All 12 felony charges dismissed with prejudice. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 573213 | 2002 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Roll Call | Thinking of Telling Off Your Employer? Please Think Again! | 2012 |
| Roll Call | PBA Protects Promoted Career Service Employees’ Appeal Rights | 2011 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| News 13 ABC Law Call- Panama City Florida | Veteran Divisibility Appeals- Guest Legal Expert | 2015 |
| Guest Instructor Keiser University | Business Law- Contracts | 2015 |
| Big Bend Chapter Paralegal Association of Florida | Continuing Legal Education- Consumer Law- Paralegals | 2015 |
| 2015 Corrections USA Conference, Las Vegas Nevada | Correctional Officer Discipline/Veterans Affairs Claims and Appeals | 2015 |
| The VA Givith, the Ins and Outs of VA Claims and Appeals | Continued Legal Education for Attorneys: Guest Presenter | 2014 |
| Legal Environment in Business | Keiser University- Guest Lecturer- Business Law | 2014 |
| Guest Expert- Law Call with Frank Ranicky, Tallahassee FL | WCTV- CBS--Veterans' Claims and Appeals | 2014 |
| Criminal Law- Keiser University | Keiser University- Guest Lecturer- Military/Criminal Law | 2014 |
| Charlie Norwood VA ADRU/TBI Unit | Patient and Family Engagement MEB/PEB/VA Claims and Appeals | 2012 |
| Charlie Norwood VA: Active Duty Rehab Unit/ TBI Unit | Patient and Family Engagement MEB/PEB/VA Claims and Appeals | 2011 |
| Tikrit Leader Engagement, Iraq | Comparative Law: US and Iraq | 2004 |
| Tikrit Police Academy, Iraq | Bill of Rights and Democracy | 2003 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Law Clerk | Department Of Justice | 2001 - 2001 |
| Intern- Judge Alex Ferrer | Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Criminal Division | 2001 - 2001 |
| Intern | Us Army Jag Corps | 2002 - 2002 |
| Attorney | U.S. Army Jag Corps | 2002 - 2006 |
| Attorney | U.S. Army Jag Corps | 2002 - 2006 |
| Intern | Us Army Jag Corps | 2002 - 2002 |
| Assistant General Counsel | Florida Police Benevolent Association | 2006 - 2012 |
| Assistant General Counsel | Florida Police Benevolent Association | 2006 - 2012 |
| Attorney | US Army Medical Command | 2012 - 2014 |
| Attorney | US Army Medical Command | 2012 - 2014 |
| Owner- Attorney | Matt Ward, Attorney at Law. | 2014 - 1900 |
| Owner- Attorney | Matt Ward, Attorney at Law. | N/A |
