22+ Years
Legal Experience
About Matthew A Dolman
Matthew A. Dolman serves as the President and Managing Partner of the Dolman Law Group, a dedicated personal injury and civil trial law firm based in Clearwater, Florida. His practice primarily involves litigating cases related to catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. Committed to representing only plaintiffs, Mr. Dolman advocates for individuals who have suffered physical harm due to negligence by others. The firm distinctly refrains from representing Florida insurance carriers.
Mr. Dolman is a distinguished advocate for injury victims, earning recognition for his significant achievements. He is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. These forums are exclusive to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts or settlements for their clients, with membership comprising less than 1% of U.S. lawyers.
In 2010, Matthew Dolman was acknowledged by Florida Trends Magazine as a “Law Elite Up and Comer,” highlighting top attorneys under 40 in Florida as voted by peers. He was also honored as a Florida Super Lawyer in both 2013 and 2014. This recognition, published by Thomson Reuters, is awarded to the top five percent of attorneys who demonstrate significant peer recognition and professional achievement.
Additionally, Mr. Dolman was named a top 100 trial lawyer by National Trial Lawyers in both 2013 and 2014, and recognized among the top 40 trial attorneys under 40 in 2013 by the same organization. He has been awarded a perfect 10 rating.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Florida Car Accident Laws
Understanding Florida's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
4 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$10K/$20K/$10K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
No-Fault
Your own insurance covers injuries
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas does Matthew Dolman specialize in?
Matthew Dolman specializes in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation.
What is the Dolman Law Group's stance on representing insurance carriers?
The Dolman Law Group does not represent Florida insurance carriers, focusing solely on plaintiffs.
What recognitions has Matthew Dolman received?
Matthew Dolman is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been named a Florida Super Lawyer.
Has Matthew Dolman received any peer-voted honors?
Yes, he was recognized as a “Law Elite Up and Comer” by Florida Trends Magazine.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Matthew A Dolman for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Matthew for a free case review
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