About

Stephen Mathew Whyte is a enormously experienced lawyer in Bradenton, Florida, with a numerous history in criminal protection, private damage, and firearms education. Born in Kentucky and raised in Ohio, Matt graduated Magna Cum Laude and with University Honors from the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Business Administration (Marketing). He obtained his law diploma, Cum Laude, and his Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Stetson University. While in law school, Matt completed internships with the Chief Judge for the USA District Court, Middle District of Florida, the United States Lawyer’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, and the 12th Judicial Circuit s Office of the State Lawyer in Florida. Matt additionally earned Book Awards in Evidence, Criminal Procedure II, and Federal Taxation I. Matt began his prison profession as a prosecutor in Bradenton and Sarasota. As a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Matt has treated thousands of criminal instances, from simple misdemeanors and site visitors offenses to serious felonies, such as: DUI; Battery; Domestic Violence; Possession of Marijuana, Cocaine and different Controlled Substances; Elder Exploitation; Grand Theft; White Collar Fraud; Drug Trafficking; and Murder, Manslaughter, and other Homicides. Since 2007, Matt has been certified by means of the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer. As an insurance agency attorney and a plaintiff's non-public harm lawyer, Matt has dealt with automobile twist of fate, clinical malpractice, canine chew, slip and fall, and different non-public injury instances. Matt has recovered tens of millions of bucks in repayment for his clients. Matt is Certified through the National Rifle Association (NRA) to educate Basic Pistol (Florida CCW magnificence), Basic Rifle, Basic Shotgun, Refuse to be a Victim, Personal Protection Inside the Home, and Personal Protection Outside the Home. Matt is likewise a Certified Glock Armorer and lectures around the State of Florida on self-protection and use of pressure, which include Florida's Stand Your Ground and Warning Shot laws.

Legal Issues

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Medical Malpractice

Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors

Products Liability

Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts

DUI & DWI

Juvenile Law

Traffic Tickets

Suspended License

White Collar Crime

Certificates

Criminal Trial Law
The Florida Bar

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written
• Greek: Spoken

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Shareholder
  Kirk Pinkerton, P.A.
  2013
• Partner
  Lavely & Whyte, P.A.
  2002
• Assistant State Lawyer
  State Lawyer s Office
  1998
• Associate Lawyer
  Dickinson & Gibbons
  1999

Education

Associations

Costs

• Free Consultancy Service
• Payment With Credit Card
• Conditional Fees
• Retaines and Rates
  Most Personal Injury cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis. Criminal cases are accepted on a flat fee or hourly basis. Other civil litigation matters are accepted on a contingency, hourly or flat fee basis, depending on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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