Attorney Profile

Matthew D. Horton

 

Mr. Horton earned his Juris Doctorate from the Levin College of Law at the University of Florida in 2004. While at the College of Law he earned the prestigious Book Award in Trial Practice and also earned an individual Litigation Award at the National Trial Advocacy Competition as a member of the University of Florida’s Trial Team.

Mr. Horton began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in West Palm Beach, Florida. As a Public Defender he tried numerous jury trials, including serious felony cases and was Chief of a Felony Division. Prior to joining King and Chaves, LLC , Matthew had his own private practice focusing on personal injury litigation, as well as criminal defense and family law matters. Mr. Horton’s background and experience makes him a particularly valuable asset in litigation investigation and discovery and trial presentations.

Mr. Horton is admitted to practice in the Florida State Courts and before the United States District Court of the Southern District. He is a member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association and the F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association.

Mr. Horton proudly served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1996. He was awarded the Army Achievement Medal for Meritorious Service by the Department of Defense and is a member and volunteer of the Disabled American Veterans.

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
The Florida Bar
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida

EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL. (B.A. with honors 2000).
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Fl. (J.D. 2004).

PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC AFFILIATIONS
Palm Beach County Bar Association
F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association
Disabled American Veterans

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