Matthew Baggett
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Jacksonville, Florida
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2005
Education: Florida State University College of Law
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904-717-7745
Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers
121 W Forsyth StSuite 1000
Jacksonville, FL 32202 Visit website
Matthew B. Baggett is the founder and managing partner of Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers, focusing on catastrophic injuries, construction accidents, golf cart accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death and vehicle accidents. Efficient in his work, he has been AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell and has been rated “Superb” on Avvo.
Mr. Baggett’s legal career is characterized by his unwavering dedication to his clients and his profound understanding of the intricacies of personal injury law. Born in Jacksonville, Florida, and having spent significant years in Illinois and California, he returned to his roots to establish Baggett Law Personal Injury Lawyers in 2012. His vision was to create a firm that not only delivers top-quality representation but also does so with efficiency and compassion. His clients appreciate his “driven-to-win” attitude and the passionate advocacy he brings to each case.
Throughout his career, Mr. Baggett has leveraged his extensive experience to offer invaluable insights into the strategies employed by insurance companies and large corporations. His initial years were spent defending Fortune 500 companies at prestigious law firms in Northeast Florida, which equipped him with a unique perspective on how to pursue complex claims aggressively. Today, he handles serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, alongside complex product liability and class action cases, always aiming to maximize compensation for his clients.
Despite numerous accolades and recognitions, including the Forbes Platinum Client Champion Award, Mr. Baggett finds his greatest reward in the pursuit of justice for his clients. His commitment to providing compassionate and effective legal representation continues to be the driving force behind his practice, solidifying his reputation as a dedicated advocate for the underdog.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 80% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2005, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.baggettlaw.com/about-our-firm/our-attorneys/matt...
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida Bar Association
- Jacksonville Bar Association
- Georgia Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $2,700,000 - Full insurance policy limits paid in a catastrophic motorcycle crash case., 2024
- Boykin Mgmt. Co., LLC v. Hanna, 291 So. 3d 961 (Fla. 5th DCA 2020)
- Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. v. Hanna, 291 So. 3d 960 (Fla. 5th DCA 2020)
- Koresco v. Crowe, 97 So. 3d 828 (Fla. 1st DCA 2012)
- Motorola Solutions, Inc. v. Williams, 194 So. 3d 581 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016)
- Gerhardt v. Crowe, 118 So. 3d 1006 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013)
- 1,200,000 - The insurance company paid 9 times its policy limits following litigation establishing bad faith by the insurance.
- 1,515,000 - Multiple insurance policy limits paid for injuries sustained in a commercial trucking case., 2023
Pro bono / Community Service
- Jacksonville Area Legal Aid Pro Bono
Educational Background
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, B.A., Major- Political Science and Government, 2001, Honors- Deans List
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Baggett Law was awarded a spot on the prestigious Inc5000 list for the nation's fastest growing private companies., 0000
Honors
- Florida Super Lawyers, Awarded every year from 2009 to 2025
- Rated “Superb” on Avvo
- Florida Trend Magazine, 2021 Legal Elite | Civil Trial Law
- National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Florida
- AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Martindale Hubble, Platinum Client Champion Award
- Forbes, 10 Best Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Jacksonville
Industry Groups
- Injured Members Of The Public
Office location for Matthew Baggett
121 W Forsyth St
Suite 1000
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: 904-717-7745
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2018