Matt is a Tampa native and has practiced law in Florida his entire career. In 2021 he founded Danahy & Dunnavant, P.A.

The Firm represents Florida insureds against their insurers in property damage claims and insurance claims of every type, including coverage denials, delayed claims, and underpaid claims. The Firm also handles claims for “bad faith” which result from illegal claims handling conduct by insurers.

In 1986, following his admission to the Florida Bar, Matt began defending insurance companies. He handled and tried coverage disputes, property insurance claims, and “bad faith” claims. In addition, he handled and tried almost every type of liability claim involving serious personal injury and wrongful death.

In 2001, Matt changed the direction of his practice. Since that time, he has represented individuals, businesses and condominium associations who are denied or underpaid insurance benefits by their insurance company.

Matt is rated “AV” by the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service – signifying the highest level of professional excellence. He is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Florida Bar (a distinction enjoyed by only 7% of lawyers admitted to the Florida Bar). He is also Board Certified as both a Civil Trial Advocate, and as a Pre-Trial advocate, by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.