Matthew A. Linde
Top rated Estate & Trust Litigation attorney in Naples, Florida
Practice Areas:
Estate & Trust Litigation,
Elder Law,
Estate Planning & Probate
Education Qualification:
University of Wisconsin Law School
Practice Areas:
Estate & trust litigation,
Elder law,
Estate planning & probate
3001 Tamiami Trail N, Suite 204Naples, Florida, 34103
First Admitted: 1997, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.floridaprobatelitigator.com/matthew-a-linde
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Mr. Linde was recertified as a specialist in Elder Law by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education. , 2022
- Mr. Linde was recertified as a specialist in Wills, Trusts & Estates by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education., 2024
- Member, Lee County Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 2018
- Appointed by the President of the Florida Bar as Vice Chair of the Elder Law Certification Committee for 2022-2023., 2022
- In June of 2020 Mr. Linde was appointed by the incoming President of the Florida Bar to serve a three year term on the Elder Law Certification Committee. This nine member committee is responsible for processing applications for board certification by the Florida Bar for Elder Law. It is an honor to be selected to serve on this committee. , 2020
- Barrister, American Inns of Court, Calusa Chapter, 2011 - 2014
- Member, Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member, Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers and Taxation Section
- Member, Florida State Guardianship Association
- Member, Florida Bar, Business, Elder Law, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
- Member, Florida Bar, Section of Appellate Practice and Advocacy
- Member, State Bars of California
- Estate Planning Council of Lee County, Member
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- Lee County Bar Association
- Member, Collier County Bar Association
- United States Supreme Court
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- United States Tax Court
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- Member, Florida
- California
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- Covey v. Shaffer, 277 So.3d 694 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2019)
- Cosman v. Rodriquez, 153 So.3d 371 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2014)
- Patrowicz v. Wolff, 110 So.3rd 973 (Fla. 2nd DCA 2013)
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Certified S.E.R.E. Instructor in the 3636th Combat Crew Training Wing, 1982
- In 2023 Mr. Linde was recertified as a board certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorney for another 5 year term., 2023
- Recertified as a Board Certified Elder Law attonrey for 2021 through 2026. , 2021
- Recertification by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates, 2018
- Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, 2016
- Member California State Bar (inactive), 1997
- Florida Bar Board Certified in Elder Law, 2016
- Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts and Estates, 2013
- Member Minnesota State Bar (inactive), 1996
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Board of Directors, Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc.
- Mr. Linde serves on the Elder Law certification committee, which is a standing committee with the Florida bar. This committee is responsible for processing applications for board certification in Elder Law including preparing and grading the elder law examination.
Educational Background:
- LL.M. Golden Gate University School of Law - Taxation, 1999
- B.A. University of Wisconsin, Summa Cum Laude, 1989
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Mr. Linde taught global survival, evasion, rescue and escape techniques, Air Force flight crews, Fairchild AFB in Washington and Homestead AFB in Florida
- S.E.R.E. lectures to 128th Tactical Fighter Wing (then the home of the A-10 Warthog), Aircrew Members
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- In 2023 the President of the Florida Bar appointed Mr. Linde to serve as Chair of the Elder law certification committee for the 2023-2024 calendar year. This committee is charged by the Florida Bar with recommending qualifed applicants to become board certified attorneys in Elder law. , 2023
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