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Matos Legal, PLLC

— WHAT WE DO

Our Practice Areas

Comprehensive legal representation built on two decades of trial and appellate experience.

01

Foreclosure Defense

Protecting homeowners and property owners from foreclosure with strategic, experienced legal defense.

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Defenses We Raise in Foreclosure Cases

  • Lack of standing — challenging whether the lender actually holds the original note and mortgage
  • Chain of title and assignment defects — improper or fraudulent mortgage assignments
  • Misapplied and unposted payments — exposing false defaults created by servicer errors
  • Dual tracking violations — lenders foreclosing while processing a loan modification application

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02

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Representing landlords and tenants in residential and commercial disputes throughout South Florida.

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What We Can Help With

  • Wrongful eviction defense and unlawful lockout or utility shutoff claims
  • Constructive eviction — when a landlord's neglect forces a tenant to vacate
  • Security deposit disputes and wrongful withholding under Florida's strict statutes
  • Habitability and warranty of fitness claims — holding landlords accountable

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03

Real Estate Disputes

Buyer-seller disputes, quiet title actions, and escrow conflicts in South Florida's competitive market.

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What We Can Help With

  • Breach of purchase and sale agreement — buyers and sellers who fail to perform
  • Escrow deposit disputes and interpleader proceedings
  • Seller misrepresentation and non-disclosure of known material defects
  • Specific performance — compelling a party to complete the transaction as agreed

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04

Civil Litigation

Strategic advocacy in breach of contract, business torts, and complex civil disputes.

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What We Can Help With

  • Breach of contract — business contracts, service agreements, and promissory notes
  • Construction contract disputes and subcontractor claims
  • Fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and fraudulent inducement
  • Tortious interference with business relationships or contracts

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05

Non-Compete & Business Disputes

Non-compete enforcement and defense, partnership disputes, and debt collection litigation.

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What We Can Help With

  • Non-compete enforcement — injunctive relief to stop violations of valid agreements
  • Defense against non-compete claims — challenging scope, duration, and enforceability
  • Trade secret protection under Florida's Uniform Trade Secrets Act and federal DTSA
  • Non-solicitation enforcement and defense for employers and employees

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06

Personal Injury

Pursuing justice for those injured due to negligence with compassion and dedication.

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What We Can Help With

  • Automobile accidents and car crash claims
  • Slip and fall and premises liability
  • Negotiating with insurance companies
  • Documenting injuries and medical treatment

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07

Civil Rights Litigation

Select civil rights and constitutional claims — handled with conviction and ACLU-trained dedication.

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Cases We May Accept

  • Equal protection and due process violations arising from government action
  • Section 1983 claims against state and local government officials
  • First Amendment — freedom of speech, association, or petition
  • Fourth Amendment — unlawful search and seizure

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