Matthew Posgay

Coker Law Shareholder Matthew Posgay is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Civil Trial Law and in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He has tried over 75 civil cases, bringing more than 65 to verdict. He has obtained multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in both state and federal courts.

Prior to joining Coker Law, Mr. Posgay was a shareholder in a statewide insurance defense firm and the managing partner of their Jacksonville office. However, he knew his talents would be better used to make a difference in the lives of those who suffered personal injury or were dealing with the difficult circumstances surrounding the wrongful death of a loved one.

Mr. Posgay has a long history of involvement in professional, fraternal and civic organizations, serving in leadership positions for many of them. He has been listed as a Florida Super Lawyer every year since 2010, while also being named a Top 100 Lawyer in Florida and a Top 25 lawyer in Jacksonville by Florida Super Lawyers every year since 2020. 

He was also elected to the International Society of Barristers in 2023. He has also volunteered for the improvement of the legal profession and the community, as both a speaker in The Florida Bar’s Justice Teaching Program, a little league coach, a school volunteer and a Sunday School teacher.

If you need to meet with a personal injury lawyer and don’t know what to expect, Mr. Posgay walks you through the process of what you should bring with you, approximately how long it will take and how you and your attorney will determine the best steps to take to learn more about the type of case you may have.

Matthew can be reached at his email address:

Education

• University of Florida:

Bachelor of Arts (1991)

Juris Doctor (1994)

Professional Associations

• Bar Admissions:
• -Florida (1995)
• -U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2000)
• -U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2003)
• American Association for Justice
• The American Bar Association
• The Florida Bar
• -Diversity and Inclusion Committee, member (2020-2021)
• -Chairperson, Grievance Committee “4A” (2010-2011)
• -Judicial Nominating Procedures Committee
• -Chairperson (2018-2020)
• -Vice Chairperson (2017-2018)
• Florida Justice Association, Eagle Member
• -Secretary (2024)
• -Board of Directors (2010-2024)
• -Executive Committee (2022-2024)
• -Cornerstone Award (2016)
• -Shoe Leather Award (2010, 2012, 2013, 2015)
• -Rising Star Award (2013)
• -Lawyer to Legacy Silver Eagle Award (2011, 2017, 2024)
• Jacksonville Justice Association
• -President (2015-2016)
• -Vice President (2014-2015)
• -Treasurer (2010-2014)
• -Executive Committee (2009- 2010)
• Jacksonville Bar Association
• University of Florida Levin College of Law Alumni Council:
• -President (2011-2012)
• -President Elect (2010-2011)
• -Secretary (2009-2010)
• -Board of Directors (2003-2019)
• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Law Center Association Member (2019-present)
• International Society of Barristers, Fellow (2023)
• American Board of Trial Advocates, Associate
• -Jacksonville Chapter President (2016-2017)
• -Jacksonville Chapter Vice President (2015-2016)
• -Jacksonville Chapter Treasurer (2014-2015)
• -Jacksonville Chapter Secretary (2013-2014)
• -Jacksonville Chapter Historian (2012-2013)
• Florida Super Lawyers (2010-present)
• -Top 100 in Florida (2020-present)
• -Top 25 in Jacksonville (2020-present)
• The Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, Bencher
• Florida Trend Legal Elite (2013, 2019-present)
• The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2013-present)
• University of Florida National Alumni Association, Lifetime Member
• University of Florida Outstanding Young Alumnus (2011)
• Who’s Who in America
• Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated
• W.D. Perkins Bar Association
• Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association
• Florida Association for Women Lawyers
• Jacksonville Business Journal
• -Ultimate Attorney Award (2019)
• Attorney at Law Magazine
• -2019 Community Service Award
• America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators (2017)
• America’s Top 100 Attorneys-Lifetime Achievement, Northern Florida

Community Associations

• Hendricks Avenue Baptist Athletic Association-Baseball Coach, 2009 – 2016
• Florida Bar Justice Teaching Volunteer, 2006 – present
• Florida Bar Speakers Bureau Volunteer, 1999 – present
• Duval County Public Schools/Jacksonville Bar Association Civics in the Classroom Volunteer, 2014 – present
• Friends of Wolfson, member and volunteer