Meyer, Matthew J.

Mr. Meyer’s trial practice is diverse in subject matter, industry and geography.  His practice includes complex commercial and business litigation; real estate, contract, franchise and intellectual property disputes; foreclosure actions; construction delay and defect litigation; class actions; personal injury, product liability and property damage litigation; and related arbitration hearings, trials and appeals.

He has represented home builders, real estate developers and investors, software and technology companies, franchisors, telecommunications companies, banking and financial institutions, REITs, insurance companies, investment bankers, transportation companies, elevator and escalator companies, various product manufacturers, and individuals.

Geographically, he represents clients nationwide in state and federal courts, with a focus on matters pending throughout the State of Florida in both trial and appellate courts. Mr. Meyer is admitted to practice before all Florida State Courts, the Federal District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has also been admitted pro hac vice in various jurisdictions throughout the United States to handle matters for national clients in courts outside the State of Florida.

Before joining Ansa Assuncao as one of eight founding partners, Mr. Meyer was a partner in the Tampa office of DLA Piper.

EXAMPLES OF PAST AND CURRENT REPRESENTATIONS:

• Real estate company in commission claims.
• Distribution company in executive compensation litigation.
• Limited liability company in derivative-claims and business divorce litigation.
• Real estate development and finance companies in real estate and business litigation.
• Various companies in employment-related non-compete litigation.
• Real estate company and broker in claims for alleged breach of duty.
• Home builder in business and construction litigation, including defense of Chinese drywall claims.
• Multinational steel company in construction, commercial, and personal injury litigation.
• Diversified product manufacturers in various product liability claims.
• Investment banking companies in "success fee" litigation.
• Franchisors in litigation with franchisees, including claims for breach of contract, alleged violation of franchise disclosure laws, and related tort and other statutory claims.
• National elevator company in bid protests and commercial disputes.
• Software company in action involving alleged copyright violations, theft of trade secrets, and unfair and deceptive trade practices. 
• Product supplier in large property damage claim involving fire.
• Manufacturer in class action regarding alleged breach of warranty and fraud in the sale and installation of underground petroleum systems.
• Material supplier in condominium warranty and sound transmission litigation.
• Multinational transportation company in catastrophic personal injury litigation. 
• Individuals in actions for libel, malicious prosecution, and defamation of credit, among others.