Matson is a member of the Rogers Towers Litigation Department, practicing in both federal and state courts. He represents businesses and individuals in a myriad of actions including commercial and construction litigation, professional malpractice, insurance disputes, and serious personal injury claims, including wrongful death. Prior to joining Rogers Towers, Matson served as litigation counsel for a Fortune 500 title insurance company prosecuting and defending title disputes throughout Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.
Clients seek Matson’s advice at all stages of their disputes, from informal negotiations to active litigation. His victories include the dismissal of noise ordinance citations against commercial clients, the dismissal of Johnson v. Davis defect claims against sellers of residential property, the specific performance of land sale contracts, the obtainment and denial of injunctions for domestic violence and stalking, and the defense of commercial clients against investigations by the Florida Attorney General relating to the False Claims Act. Before returning to Florida, Matson successfully appealed an order granting class-action certification before the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, he won summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a sub-contractor in black mold litigation, and he won various summary judgment motions in Virginia and Maryland state courts relating to easement and mortgage disputes.
Matson was born and raised in Jacksonville. He is an Eagle Scout (Troop 2), a member of Riverside Presbyterian Church, a proud graduate of the IB Program at Stanton College Preparatory School, and a lifelong fan of the Jacksonville Jaguars. He lives in San Marco with his wife Ashley, two children, and golden retriever Rusty.
