Matthew E. Strojnowski
Stoler Russell Keener Verona P.A.
One Tampa City Center Suite 3100
201 N. Franklin Street Tampa, Florida 33602
Main: 813.609.3200
Fax: 813.443.0890
Direct: 813.609.3218
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I specialize in insurance coverage and good-faith claims handling. With a J.D. earned cum laude from Stetson University College of Law, I have established a reputation as a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer. I provide insurance companies with strategic guidance and practical solutions for complex legal disputes under both commercial and personal lines policies, including general liability, auto, and homeowners insurance.
My practice is exclusively in insurance coverage and includes managing high-stakes claims from inception to conclusion. I am experienced in both negotiating favorable settlements and aggressively defending insurers in state and federal court when litigation is unavoidable. My ability to effectively communicate with clients and develop winning legal strategies has made me a trusted advisor and advocate.
J.D., cum laude Stetson University College of Law
B.S., Business Management University of Tampa
Florida
Minnesota
Recovered over $1,000,000 on behalf of insurers through equitable subrogation, contractual subrogation, breach of contract, and contribution claims equitable subrogation, contractual subrogation, and breach of contract.
Secured a Final Judgment dismissing a breach of contract claim nunc pro tunc, ensuring resolution in favor of the insurer.
Successfully defended an insurance agent in a negligence action, achieving a favorable outcome for the client.
Prevailed in Federal Court on behalf of an insurer, obtaining a determination that the policy did not afford coverage for underlying construction defect claims.
Represents insurers in contribution actions, successfully recovering funds and allocating liability among multiple parties.
Provide legal opinions and represented insurers in litigation involving complex insurance coverage issues, including construction defect and faulty workmanship
claims.
Facilitate global mediations and negotiated favorable settlements in multi-claimant cases involving serious injuries and limited insurance coverage.
Evaluate potential rescission claims by assessing whether insureds made material misrepresentations, supporting decisions to void policies ab initio where appropriate.
The Florida Bar
The Minnesota State Bar
Hillsborough Bar Association
Claims Litigation and Management Alliance
Florida Defense Lawyers Association
Defense Research Institute
Martindale-Hubbell™ AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer
President, Smile Like Aubrey, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on raising awareness for drowning prevention and self-rescue swim skills. The organization provides self-rescue swim scholarships and financial assistance to families who have experienced childhood drowning tragedies.
Board of Directors, Unleashing Untapped Talents, a 501(c (3) non-profit dedicated to providing flag football opportunities for youth girls in the Tampa area, fostering character development, teamwork, and leadership skills.
- Commercial General Liability
- Commercial Auto
- Personal Auto
- Homeowners / First-Party Property
- Professional Liability / Erros & Omissions (E&O)
- Directors and Officers (D&O)
- Garage Keepers Liability 0 Trucking / MCS-90
- Environmental / Pollution Coverage
- Governmental Liability & Public Risk
- Construction Defect Coverage
- Bad Faith / Extra-Contractual Claims
- Misrepresentation & Policy Rescission
- Self-Insured Retentions & Deductibles
- Mass Tory & Long-Tail Claims
- Good Faith Claims Handling & Compliance Audits
- Settlement Strategy in Multi-Claimant Scenarios
- Drafting & Refining Policy Forms and Endorsements
- Comprehensive Program & Coverage Adequacy Review