A divorce case does not last forever, but the decisions made during it can affect a family for years. I founded Fairway Law Group to help people make those decisions with clear information, sound strategy, and a firm understanding of what they want life to look like when the case is over.

I have been a licensed Florida attorney since 2013. Before founding Fairway Law Group, I spent nearly a decade handling high-stakes litigation. I began my career at Florida’s largest trial law firm, where I defended Fortune 500 insurance companies. I later joined one of the state’s largest personal injury firms, helping recover millions of dollars for clients while managing hundreds of active cases.

That experience taught me how to assess complicated facts quickly, identify what truly matters, and build a strategy around the issues most likely to affect the outcome. It also taught me that effective advocacy is not about creating the most conflict. It is about knowing when to negotiate, when to apply pressure, and when a case needs to be tried.

Those lessons are especially important in divorce and family law. The stakes are deeply personal. A client may be making decisions about time with their children, the family home, income, retirement savings, a business, or their ability to begin again on stable financial ground. My role is to help clients separate the important issues from the noise and make informed decisions without losing sight of the life waiting for them after the case.

I personally speak with many of the people considering hiring our firm. I believe prospective clients deserve straightforward answers before making such an important decision. I explain what appears significant, what may not be, and what the likely next steps will involve. I do not rely on legal jargon, false reassurance, or promises no responsible attorney should make. People deserve to understand their situation and know what they are hiring a law firm to do.

My approach is also shaped by my own background. I grew up in a working-class family, and my parents divorced when I was 13. I was the first person in my family to graduate from college, and I built my career and this firm from the ground up. I understand that divorce is not an abstract legal event. It changes families, routines, finances, and the way people imagine their future.

Fairway Law Group was built to provide the resources of a substantial law firm without losing the directness and accountability clients expect from their attorney. Our clients are supported by a legal team, organized systems, and technology designed to keep cases moving and information accessible. We are transparent about fees, practical about conflict, and fully prepared to litigate when litigation is necessary.

Our philosophy is simple: the case will end, but the client’s life will continue. Every important decision should be made with that future in mind.

Matthew has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2013. He has been selected by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star several years in a row including 2026. Most importantly, he is a dedicated father and defender of children’s wellbeing in and out of court.