Matthew Meyer

Matthew J. Meyer is a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. Matt is an accomplished litigator, experienced in complex commercial, business, employment, franchise and construction related disputes. He assists businesses in Florida and beyond through legal challenges and disputes. Practicing in state and federal courts, as well as before arbitration panels, Matt represents large and mid-sized companies, small businesses and entrepreneurs. Matts business litigation experience includes matters related to shareholder and contract disputes, director and officer liability claims, fraud, tortious interference and other business tort claims, with additional experience in employment contract disputes, such as the enforcement of non-competition agreements. In the real estate sector, Matt has handled litigation involving contract disputes, fraud claims, the enforcement of restrictive covenants, broker claims, and the prosecution and defense of lien and foreclosure claims. His experience with franchise litigation includes claims alleging franchise law violations, the breach of confidentiality and non-competition covenants, and alleged trademark and copyright violations. Matts construction litigation experience runs the gamut from defect and delay claims to disputes involving lien foreclosure, contracts, warranties, and personal injury. Matt holds a J. D. from Washington University in St. Louis, is a graduate of Bradley University, and clerked for U. S. Senator Connie Mack in Washington, D. C. Among his community involvements, Matt has served on the J. Clifford Cheatwood American Inn of Court as well as the Board of Fellows for the University of Tampa and the Franchise and Construction Services sections of the American Bar Association.