MATTHEW L. WILSON
POSITION
Associate
PRACTICE AREAS
Automobile Liability Defense; Premises Liability Defense; Complex Civil Liability Defense; and Civil Rights Litigation
ADMITTED
1996, Florida
LAW SCHOOL
University of Florida (J.D., with honors 1996)
COLLEGE
Florida State University (B.S. in Political Science and Criminology, cum laude, 1993)
E-MAIL mwilson@wsmslaw.com
   

Matthew Wilson concentrates his practice primarily in the defense of auto, premises and complex civil liability claims, and civil rights litigation. Mr. Wilson also practices criminal defense in state court and performs appellate work. Since joining the firm, Mr. Wilson has participated in several trials, representing clients including the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Farm Bureau Insurance Company.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Wilson was an Assistant State Attorney for the Office of Bernie McCabe in Pinellas County for nearly 7 years. While at the State Attorney's Office, Mr. Wilson tried over 70 cases including 1st and 2nd Degree Murder charges, DUI Manslaughter and numerous other violent felonies. Mr. Wilson was a member of the DUI Manslaughter squad and was recognized in 2002 for his service to the community by RID (Remove Intoxicated Drivers).