Matthew E. Lewis Joins Carlton Fields’ Property & Casualty Insurance Practice
September 26, 2019
Lewis is part of the firm’s national insurance industry team, which has grown to more than 100 attorneys throughout the firm’s 11 offices across the U.S. Carlton Fields’ insurance clients are active in every sector of the insurance industry, including property and casualty, life and financial lines, reinsurance, and title insurance. On their behalf, Carlton Fields attorneys handle complex litigation and class action defense, and offer corporate and regulatory guidance.
Carlton Fields’ insurance practice ranks No. 1 in the country for the 15th consecutive year by Chambers USA. The firm also earned national rankings in Insurance Law in the 2019 U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” guide.
In his practice, Lewis defends claims involving insurance services and coverage issues. He represents clients in all phases of litigation and is experienced in negotiating case settlements and defending clients at trial.
Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Lewis handled matters involving medical malpractice, premises liability, nursing home negligence, automobile negligence, construction, and employment. He also previously worked in the compliance office for the athletics program of a large public university, where he provided guidance to coaches, staff, and student-athletes regarding the interpretation of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) bylaws and university rules and policies. Lewis also assisted in the development of internal policies and procedures for the athletics program to help address the challenges it faces in the evolving landscape of collegiate athletics.
Lewis earned his J.D., cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law. He earned his M.B.A and his B.A., cum laude, from the University of Central Florida.
