Matthew Paul - Tampa, FL
Attorney at Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg
Personal Injury Lawyers in Tampa, FL
1234 E 5th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
- Free Consultation
Tampa Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 08/21/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Bad Faith
- Car Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Product Liability
- Wrongful Death
- Civil Trial
- Civil Litigation
- Complex Civil Litigation
- Negligence
- Premises Liability
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injuries
- Rideshare / Lyft & Uber Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Child Abuse
- Professional Liability
- Appellate Practice
- Texting/Distracted Driving Accidents
- Sexual Abuse (Plaintiff)
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Legal Malpractice
- Bicycle Accident Lawyer
- Insurance Coverage
- Automobile Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Boating Accidents
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Negligent Security
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Slip & Fall Lawyer
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Claims
- Claims Against Insurance Companies
- Commercial Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Automotive Defects
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Hit and Run Accidents
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Rear-End Collision Accidents
- Defective Drugs and Devices
- Medical Device Claims and Recalls
- Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Homeowners and Renters Insurance Bad Faith Claims
- Insurance Coverage Disputes and Denials – Failure to Defend
- Clergy Abuse
Attorney Information
Overview
Matthew Paul is an Attorney at Swope, Rodante, Newsome & Steinberg and is committed to helping people through some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Originally from Syracuse, New York, Mr. Paul graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, Pre-Law. He then earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University, where he graduated with honors, Cum Laude.
During his time at NSU, Mr. Paul discovered his passion for advocacy by virtue of his membership with the Moot Court Honors Society and the Trial Association Honors Society. He also competed in the Earl E. Zehmer National Moot Court Competition in Orlando, FL, where he and his teammate advocated and competed against other universities throughout the country and ultimately reached the Quarterfinals.
After law school, Mr. Paul began his career as a Litigation Attorney at a well-respected personal injury law firm in Tampa, FL. Mr. Paul proved his worth early on in his career as he personally handled countless depositions, court hearings, and mediations as a first and second-year attorney. Through relentless and zealous advocacy, Mr. Paul secured millions of dollars for his clients who were wrongfully harmed by the negligence of others.
In his free time, Mr. Paul enjoys golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family, friends, and golden retriever, Lily. Mr. Paul is also an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and he enjoys attending Tampa Bay Lightning and Buccaneers games.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University, 2024
- Earl E. Zehmer National Moot Court Competition, Quarterfinalist
Education
Legal Education
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Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law,
Ft. Lauderdale,
Florida, 2024
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Moot Court Honors Society
Honors: Trial Association Honors Society
Honors: Earl E. Zehmer National Moot Court Competition, Quarterfinalist
Non Legal Education
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University of Central Florida, Political Science, Pre-Law, 2021
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Litigation Attorney, Personal Injury Law Firm, Tampa, Florida
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Other Affiliations
- Florida Justice Association
- Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
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Contact
1234 E 5th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
Phone Number: (813) 273-0017
Fax Number: (813) 223-3678
Email: Send a message
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Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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