Occupation: Attorney
Company: Matthew Fornaro, P.A.
Born: Summit, New Jersey
Education:
JD, University of Florida Levin College of Law (2002)
BA in Political Science and Communications, Florida Atlantic University, Cum Laude (1999)
Bar Admissions:
Florida Supreme Court; District of Columbia Court of Appeals; Supreme Court of the United States; United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida; United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida; United States District Court for the District of Columbia; United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit; United States Tax Court; United States Court of Federal Claims; United States Court of International Trade; United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; Seminole Tribe of Florida Bar Association; Florida Bar; The District of Columbia Bar
Certifications:
Graduate, Small Business Executive Program, Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship, Florida State University College of Business (2020); Dispute Resolution Arbitrator, FINRA (2015); Certified County Mediator, Florida Supreme Court (2013); Qualified Arbitrator, Florida Supreme Court (2013); Notary Public, State of Florida (2004); Intellectual Property Law Certificate, University of Florida Levin College of Law (2002); Pro Bono Certificate, University of Florida Levin College of Law (2002); Arbitrator, National Futures Association; Arbitrator, United States Council for International Business; Hearing Officer, National Arbitration and Mediation
Career:
Business Law Attorney, Matthew Fornaro, P.A., Coral Springs, FL (2015-Present)
Attorney, Shutts & Bowen LLP, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2013-2015)
Attorney, Greenspoon Marder LLP, Fort Lauderdale, FL (2011-2013)
Attorney, Andrew M. Schwartz Legal Team, Boca Raton, FL (2005-2010)
Associate Attorney, Rosenblum & Rosenblum, P.A., Fort Lauderdale, FL (2004-2005)
Associate Attorney, Norych & Tallis, LLP, Coral Springs, FL (2003-2004)
Instructor, Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac NewVenture Program, Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development
Civic:
Former Board Member, Broward County Consumer Protection Board; Former Board Member, Broward County Historical Commission; With, Emerge Broward; With, Mission United Veteran’s Project; Former Board Member, Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital; With, Alumni Mentor Program, University of Florida Levin College of Law; With, Ambassadors Program, University of Florida Levin College of Law
Creative Works:
Author, “A Parallel Problem: Grey Market Goods and the Internet,” Journal of Technology Law & Policy (2003); Senior Articles Editor, Journal of Technology Law & Policy; Keynote Speaker, FAU Open House, Florida Atlantic University
Achievements:
Featured, Wall Street Journal and Fortune Magazine
Awards:
Honoree, Top One Percent, America’s Most Honored Professionals (2017); Recipient, Legal Elite Award, North American News (2017); Honoree, AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell; Recipient, Leading Advisor Award, Acquisition International; Honoree, Top Lawyers in Florida, The Legal Network; Honoree, Top Rated Litigator, Legal Leaders; Recipient, Corporate Excellence Award CV Magazine; Honoree, Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers; Honoree, South Florida’s Top Lawyers; Honoree, Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel; Honoree, 10.0 Rating, AVVO; Honoree, The American Registry; Honoree, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators; Honoree, Seventh Figure Litigator; Honoree, Law Firm 500; Honoree, Best of Coral Springs; Honoree, City’s Best; Recipient, Claude Pepper Memorial Award, University of Florida Levin College of Law; Honoree, National Dean’s List; Florida Academic Scholar, Florida Atlantic University; FAU President’s Scholar, Florida Atlantic University; Honoree, President’s List, Florida Atlantic University; Honoree, Dean’s List, Florida Atlantic University
Memberships:
Member, Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court; Member, Next Executive Team (NEXT); Member, Board of Directors, The Broward County Bar Association; Member, John Marshall Bar Association; Member, American Bar Association (ABA); Secretary, Entertainment, Art, & Sports Law Society; Vice President, Florida Law Toastmasters, Toastmasters International; Member, Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court; Former Vice President, Business Network International (BNI Global, LLC); Justice, Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International; Team Captain, College Bowl, Florida Atlantic University; Senator, FAU Student Government, Florida Atlantic University; Member, College of Liberal Arts Honors Association; Member, Phi Kappa Phi; Member, Golden Key National Honor Society; Member, Pi Sigma Alpha
Family:
Married
One Son
One Daughter
One Puppy
Hobbies:
Spending time with his family; Attending sporting events; American history; Aviation; Trivia; Formula One racing
