2024 Elite Lawyers: Matthew K. Foster

Managing Shareholder - Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney

Matthew Foster’s entry into personal injury law is personal. At age 12, he was riding his bike and was hit by a distracted driver. He sustained a broken back and lost 25% of his skin. As someone aware of the physical and emotional pain of an accident, Foster is committed to representing and helping victims.

With a heavy focus in personal injury, he helps victims of auto and trucking accidents and sexual abuse victims. His background in civil and criminal litigation allows him the knowledge to fight against insurance companies and corporations when they take advantage of individuals.

“I have a passion for helping people put their lives back together after tragedy happens,” said Foster. “Seeing someone at the point of giving up and then having their hopes renewed and successful outcomes is very rewarding.”

Since 2007, Foster has earned the AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, a significant accomplishment awarded to lawyers whose peers and judges rank them at the highest level of professional excellence. Foster has also been designated as one of the top 100 civil trial lawyers in Florida by the National Trial Lawyers and awarded the Lawyer to Legacy Golden Eagle Award by the Florida Justice Association for his dedication to civil justice. This award is given to only six lawyers in the state of Florida.

Foster is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of lawyers, serving as an adjunct professor of trial advocacy for over 20 years at Florida State University College of Law. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association and the Florida Bar Association and speaks statewide on efforts to combat human trafficking.

Brooks, LeBoeuf, Foster & Gwartney is a firm that has enjoyed continued success for almost 40 years, largely because of the emphasis they place on client relationships.

“We provide the highest level of service possible, which isn’t always a priority in today’s world,” said Foster. “We want our clients to have an understanding of the legal process we take them through and provide them with the best possible network of help.”

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