As a client, you are family.
To us, it is a great privilege to represent those seriously hurt and the families of those killed by another’s negligence, and to guide our clients through times of tragedy and uncertainty. We are selective in the clients we represent so we can devote our undivided attention and tailored strategies to every person and family that we serve. Our clients deserve nothing less.
Watch the video above to see what sets Baggett Law apart.
Matt Baggett
Watch the video above to learn more about attorney Matt Baggett.
Experience
A natural born trial attorney, Matt is well known by his clients and peers for his driven-to-win attitude and compassionate advocacy. Matt is a champion of the underdog and a zealous advocate for his clients.
Matt’s legal experience gives him a unique perspective into the mindset of insurance companies and large corporations he now pursues on behalf of his clients.
Matt began his practice defending Fortune 500 companies at two of the largest and most prestigious firms in Northeast Florida. Knowing the other side’s game plan, Matt understands how to prosecute a case from the start to maximize the compensation that Florida law provides to his clients.
Matt’s courtroom successes and the significant settlements for his clients have earned him a number of accolades, including an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell and recognition by Super Lawyers Magazine every year since 2009.
For Matt, however, there is no greater accolade than winning for his clients.
Background
Matt was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and spent most of his childhood in Illinois and California. A lifelong Florida Gator, he returned to Florida in 1999 to attend the University of Florida, where he earned a degree in political science with honors. Matt obtained his law degree from Florida State University in 2005. His natural trial skills were recognized early on in law school, earning him first place in the 2003 Wayne Hogan Trial Competition.
Outside the courtroom, you can find Matt coaching flag football, fishing or camping with his family.
Amanda Baggett
Watch the video above to learn more about attorney Amanda Baggett.
Experience
Amanda is not only a personal injury attorney, she is also an expert in construction law. This unique background gives her specialized expertise in cases involving roadway design and construction issues. Prior to joining Baggett Law, Amanda spent many years working as defense counsel for engineers and contractors in personal injury and wrongful death cases arising from car accidents on Florida roadways.
Amanda is a leading female attorney in Northeast Florida. In 2014, she received the Jacksonville Business Journal’s “Women of Influence” award. A longtime advocate of women’s rights and advancement, Amanda is a member of the Jacksonville Association of Women Lawyers and the Florida Association of Women Lawyers.
Amanda received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell, an honor given to only 10% of all attorneys. She has been named to the Super Lawyers List every year since 2009, and repeatedly recognized for excellence in her profession by Florida Trend Magazine.
Amanda is Board Certified in Construction Law by The Florida Bar. Amanda also serves as an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association.
Locally, Amanda has served on various boards and committees, including the Jacksonville Bar Association’s Construction Law Committee, the Fourth Judicial Circuit’s Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee, the Early Learning Coalition of Duval, Jacksonville Country Day School and Deermeadows Preschool.
Background
Amanda was born in Hannibal, Missouri, and grew up near Atlanta in Marietta, Georgia. She attended the University of Georgia, where she earned a degree in advertising. In 2003 she earned her law degree at Mercer University. During law school, Amanda also attended classes at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law and the University of Notre Dame’s London Law Centre. Prior to joining Baggett Law in 2015, Amanda was a partner at Rogers Towers, Jacksonville’s oldest and largest law firm.
Amanda and Matt have four children, including a set of twins. When not advocating for her clients, Amanda can be found planning her family’s next road trip. Amanda is also an avid runner and Peloton enthusiast.