Reviews

My 93 year old hearing impaired mother was the victim of a Bank fraud scheme. She was swindled out of over $259,000 and her bank Fifth and a Third failed to protect her. Research on the internet led us to Matt Deboard as he had been successful in recovering losses for the victim in a similar case . In our initial consultation my mother made it clear that she had deceived the bank about the reason for her bank wires and cash withdrawals. This was all part of the brainwashing scheme by the fraudsters. After giving Matt a retainer which he estimated would “get us all the way to court” we waited, and waited. For months there was no activity or accountability. Anytime I called or emailed for a status and received a response that was billable legal time and charged against the retainer. Almost a year later Matt finally wrote one letter. The bank denied responsibility and he recommended we give up. He had charged us thousands of dollars for his time. My mother was so devastated and sickened by this whole process that she had a series of strokes and then passed away in January of 2024.

Referred by another Attorney, I a Realtor contacted him and found him to be very knowledgeable, pleasant and extremely helpful in a Real Estate purchase I was envolved in. I would recommend his services to everyone specially if you are a Realtor or involved in a Real Estate transaction.

Matt was referred to me by another well-respected attorney in the Orlando area. He did not feel he was the best suited to handle my issue but called me personally, spent over 40 minutes on the phone with me discussing my options and referred me someone he knows and trusts. I sent an email to Matt in the evening and received a call before 10:00a.m. You can't ask for better than that.

I spoke with Matt DeBoard at Barrister Law Firm regarding a real estate inquiry. Matt was very Professional and went Above and Beyond my expectations! I would definitely recommend him for any of your real estate questions or needs! Both Matt and Alex the receptionist were a Pleasure to speak with.

THIS is the guy you're looking for if you need anything done in real estate! I'm a real estate investor that was desperately looking for a competent, courteous and responsive real estate attorney. I started with Matt Deboard at Barrister law more than a year ago. HE'S ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! He is, bar none (yes i see the pun), the most friendly and dedicated attorney I have worked with in my entire life. So many attorneys only care about raking in endless retainers and never call you back and you only hear from them when your retainer is low. So many attorneys have no interest in talking to you no matter how many messages you leave. Not Matt - he's incredibly responsive, works very, very hard and is wildly communicative. But best of all: he knows his stuff and he's built an incredible reputation with judges around central florida as a trustworthy and reliable attorney. I'm thankful that, over time, he's become not just my trusted attorney for real estate but also for estate planning and a friend.

I needed an attorney for a family law matter and was referred to Matthew by a friend. I appreciated Matthew taking the time to carefully listen to our history and our concerns and offer advice on how to proceed--laying out the pros and cons and helping illuminate what we might reasonably expect. I think Matthew's expertise, experience, and empathy was invaluable in helping us make sound decisions about how to move forward. If I ever need an attorney again, he will be the first person I call.

From the very beginning, Matt DeBoard was friendly and easy to work with. Unlike other attorneys, he responded to my phone calls and emails and patiently explained complicated legal matters in layman’s terms, without charging unreasonable fees. He proved to be so effective during a recent estate proceeding involving a very acrimonious sibling, that at the end of the day, the opposing attorney actually pulled me aside and thanked me for bringing Attorney DeBoard to the table. I knew right then I had an attorney for life!

After my mother's passing, I was left to take care of the finance's/estate planning for my aging father. Since there were a few items that needed to go through probate, I went on the search for a probate lawyer. Luckily I found Matt on the Avvo website and saw that he had excellent reviews and was close by. He took the time to completely understand the situation and even gave me good advice without signing a contract or meeting face to face. We have gone through probate and done a Will with Matt's firm and he has delivered on-time and on-budget. If I email a question to him, he responds in a timely manner and will usually call to make sure I completely understand his response. I could not be more pleased with the level of service I have received from Matt DeBoard and would definitely recommend him in the future.

Matt was instrumental in helping me negotiate a number of complicated commercial disputes. He stepped-in and handled everything from start to finish. It's hard to explain the way he immersed himself in understanding the problems, attacking them from different angles to come up with great solutions. I'm forever indebted to him for saving me literally hundreds of thousands of dollars, and helping me get my business over the hump after the Great Recession. His efforts and the outcome exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend Matt for any legal problem.

Matt is thoughtful, honest, diligent and supportive. His continued communication helped me to feel that I was in good hands and with his guidance, I was able to get more out of my transaction than if I'd braved it alone. I have worked with Matt for several years and his consistency and professionalism is always at the forefront. I would recommend this attorney without hesitation.

Matt DeBoard & Matt Rygh at the Barrister Law Firm have handled multiple issues for me. They were easy to communicate with, if they could not take a call they returned the call in a short time, also, they kept informed on the issue at hand and educated me as to the law and possible outcomes. I strongly recommend them because of their professionalism and high service level. William