Office
Matthew G. Brenner
Partner
Matt Brenner is a partner whose litigation practice is devoted to real estate, banking and business issues. He often focuses on disputes involving property boundaries, access issues, easements, quieting title, the Uniform Commercial Code, commercial leases, and real estate and business contracts. Matt regularly represents developers, title insurance companies, national and state banks, and owners and managers of shopping centers, malls and office complexes. He has appeared before trial and appellate courts around the state. In addition, Matt is a certified mediator.
Education
- Colgate University, B.A., 1982
- William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 1985
Admitted
- The Florida Bar - 1985
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida - 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit - 1987
- U.S. Supreme Court - 1996
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida - 2011
Recognition
- Orange County Bar Association 2012 William Trickel, Jr. Professionalism Award
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
- Legal Aid Society New Attorney Award of Excellence 1990
- Legal Aid Society Award of Excellence 1996
- Judge J.C. "Jake" Stone Legal Aid Society Distinguished Service Award, 2005
- The Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award, Ninth Judicial Circuit, 2006
- "Florida Legal Elite" 2009, 2011 Florida Trend Magazine
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2010-2012
- Orlando's Best Lawyers 2010-2011 Orlando Magazine
- Selected for inclusion in 2011 Florida Super Lawyers
Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
- Orange County Bar Association - Co-chair, Federal/State Trial Practice Committee 1996-1997; Judicial Relations Committee, Chair 1998-1999
- The Florida Bar, Litigation Law Section
- The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1993-1995, Chairman, 1996
- Florida Land Title Association
Community Activities
- The Florida Bar Foundation, Director
- Seniors First, past Board Member
- Pace Center for Girls, past Board Member
- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando, Board of Directors
- Enzian Theater, Board Member
