Law Offices of Matthew Z. Martell, P.A.

Negotiated a Great Divorce Settlement for Me I was losing in my divorce case. My prior divorce lawyer was just telling what I wanted to hear. I didn’t realize it until we went to mediation. So, I got rid of him and ended up hiring Attorney Matt Martell. He started turning things around in the case quickly. Then, he was able to get us back into mediation again. He is a smooth negotiator. He’s low key, polite, gentlemanly, and intelligent. It’s not a hard sell or too aggressive. So he made the mediator, other lawyer, and my Husband feel like “of course this is what you should do. Because it’s in your own best interests to do so”. He ended up getting me the house, alimony, attorneys fee and costs, 50% of my Husband’s assets, and child support. Thank you, Mr. Martell!

“Fought Hard But is Diplomatic” “Matt Martell represented my cousin in her divorce. He was very professional and polite at all times and was also very prepared at the mediation and both hearings. He worked very hard and persistently fought for her at all stages in the case. He gets things done consistently, effectively, yet diplomatically. He was not overly aggressive, combative, rude, insulting, and arrogant like her husband’s attorney who was a total jerk. He seems to understands that with disputes in life, generally speaking, you get more with honey than with vinegar. The judge and the mediator both seemed know him well and also seemed to like him. He was straight with my cousin about what she could expect at mediation as far as the settlement and it turned out that he was right on point. I appreciate that he did not mislead her about what she could expect to get or play with her emotions to extend the divorce or create more fights (as the other lawyer did with her husband). I would highly recommend him if you are looking for a top notch divorce lawyer in Bradenton or Sarasota

In the costliest negotiation meeting of my life, Matthew Martell made absolutely no effort to improve the terms of my divorce settlement. He made not a single counteroffer. Only because I spoke up for myself in the meeting did I get a reduction in alimony of 30%. This does not fit the ABA's mandate to act with "zeal in advocacy upon the client's behalf." After the meeting, he wanted me to give him a 5-rating. He raised his rates twice (over 14%) in less than nine months. But his bills had impressive details. Would I hire him again? No, no, no.

Matthew Martell represented me in a divorce settlement. I was very impressed by his knowledge of the law. He was also always compassionate towards me as his client. I was upset, traumatized, and angry due to my divorce. His calm manner was very appreciated and helped me to put things into perspective. He would always return my calls or emails and answered all of my legal questions. I can’t say enough about how good of a divorce attorney he is. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a divorce lawyer in the Sarasota/Bradenton area.

Matt Martell is a hard-working, organized, and efficient attorney. He is meticulous about his work. He tirelessly works on his divorce cases on behalf of his clients. I highly recommend him if you need to hire a divorce lawyer in Sarasota County or Manatee County, Florida. He is one of the best divorce attorneys in the Sarasota, Bradenton, and Venice, Florida area.