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Matthew Gaetz

Practice Areas:

  • Business Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Real Estate Litigation

Education:

  • College of William and Mary, J.D.
  • Florida State University, B.S.

Professional Associations & Achievements:

  • Legislative Aide to the Speaker-Designate of the Florida House of Representatives
  • Republican Party of Florida, North Florida Director of State House Campaigns.
  • Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce
  • Navarre Chamber of Commerce
  • Niceville Chamber of Commerce
  • Emerald Coast Marine Institute, Board of Directors
  • College of William and Mary Moot Court Team

Bar Memberships & Court Admissions:

  • Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association
  • Florida Bar

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Matthew Gaetz has been actively involved in community service in Northwest Florida since his family moved to Niceville in 1990. His father, Don Gaetz, currently represents Northwest Florida in the Florida Senate and previously served as the Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools.

While working in the Florida Legislature, Matthew focused his efforts on property tax and property insurance reform. As a Director at the Republican Party of Florida, he provided public policy counsel to candidates for local, state and federal office.

Matthew’s experience in government allows him to assist clients with a wide range of regulatory and litigation issues.

In his free time, Matthew enjoys coaching high school debate students, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Matthew has devoted much of his professional career to public service. He served as Legislative Aide to the Speaker-Designate of the Florida House of Representatives.

He oversaw legislative races from Pensacola to Orlando while managing a multi-million dollar budget and recruiting Republican candidates for public office.

Currently, Matthew is a commercial litigator practicing real estate, employment, property insurance, and contract law. He also relies upon his experience in government to counsel clients regarding regulatory issues.