Experienced Civil Litigation
From breach of contract to business torts — skilled advocacy at every phase of litigation.
We are, at our core, litigators. Civil litigation is the legal process by which individuals and businesses resolve disputes in court — seeking compensation for harm, enforcement of legal rights, or injunctive relief to stop wrongful conduct. At Matos Legal, we represent both plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters ranging from straightforward contract disputes to complex multi-party litigation.
We handle every phase of the civil litigation process: pre-suit investigation and demand, filing or answering complaints, written and documentary discovery, depositions, qualified witnesses, motions practice, mediation, trial, and — where necessary — appeal.
Our years of experience at the ACLU of Florida and in private civil practice across South Florida give us a breadth of perspective — and a strategic toolkit — that narrowly focused attorneys simply cannot match. No matter the nature of your dispute, our goal is the same: understand your situation thoroughly, advise you honestly, and pursue the best possible outcome with skill and determination.
5 Years
Statute of limitations for breach of written contract
Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim — even a valid one. Acting promptly preserves all your options.
Pre-Suit
Most disputes resolve before trial
Skilled pre-suit demand letters and negotiation frequently achieve results without the cost and disruption of full litigation.
Both
We represent plaintiffs and defendants
Bringing a claim and defending one require entirely different strategies — we are experienced at both and choose the right approach for your situation.
— OUR SERVICES
What We Can Help With
— THE PROCESS
How Civil Litigation Works in Florida
Pre-suit evaluation and strategy
We analyze the claim, identify all parties and claims, assess damages and defenses, and advise on the realistic range of outcomes and the most cost-effective path — whether that is demand, negotiation, mediation, or suit.
Demand letter and pre-suit negotiation
We send formal demand letters and engage in pre-suit negotiation. Many disputes resolve at this stage because the other party understands we are serious and prepared to litigate.
Filing or responding to the complaint
If the matter cannot be resolved, we file a complaint in the appropriate court — or answer one — asserting all available claims and defenses with precision.
Discovery
Both sides exchange documents, answer interrogatories, and take depositions. Discovery is where cases are won and lost. We conduct thorough discovery and respond strategically to protect our clients.
Motions, mediation, and trial
We file strategic motions, participate in court-ordered mediation, and — if the case does not settle — prepare aggressively for trial before a judge or jury in state or federal court.
— OUR APPROACH
Strategy First. Litigation When Necessary.
Not every dispute requires a courtroom. We begin by evaluating all available paths — negotiation, mediation, and arbitration — because resolving disputes efficiently saves our clients time, money, and stress. When litigation is the right move, we pursue it with precision through every phase of the process. Attorney Matos has handled civil matters from initial complaint through trial and appeal in both state and federal courts, bringing a depth of experience that makes a real difference.
— COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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