Matt is a graduate of the prestigious Duke University School of Law, receiving his LL.M. Degree in Law & Entrepreneurship from Duke. Matt also obtained an LL.M. Degree in Taxation Law from the University of Miami School of Law. In addition to his Tax LL.M., Matt also graduated from Miami Law with a certificate in International Tax. Matt attended the Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree. At NSU Law, Matt was named a Leo F. Goodwin, Sr. Scholar, receiving a full tuition merit scholarship for the duration of his law school studies. He was also a recipient of the Excellence for the Future Award and multiple Dean’s List Honors during law school. Matt received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Miami. At the University of Miami he was named a Henry King Stanford Scholar and received academic honors in eight consecutive semesters. During his undergraduate studies at “The U’, Matt was also a proud and dedicated team member of the University of Miami Men’s Rowing Team.

Matt has received Martindale-Hubbell’s esteemed “AV Preeminent” rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. This is the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell and is based on random, confidential surveys of lawyers. Matt’s “AV” rating serves as a testament to the fact that fellow attorneys consider him at the highest level of professional excellence. Only a select group of attorneys are ever awarded this premier distinction. Matt has also been recognized as a Premier Lawyers of America “Top 40 Under 40” attorney.