Litigation Partner
Matthew Carcano
Matthew Carcano is a seasoned litigator and department head, overseeing a team of attorneys and paralegals. With a proven track record of success in complex commercial disputes, Matthew has successfully represented clients in a wide range of business disputes across various industries.
As the head of the litigation department, Matthew is responsible for managing a diverse caseload, including pre-suit investigation, negotiation, discovery, trial, appeal, and post-judgment enforcement. He oversees the strategic direction of cases, delegating tasks, and ensuring efficient and effective representation of clients.
Matthew has successfully argued cases before state judges, the Florida District Courts of Appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and various arbitration tribunals. He has also appeared in jurisdictions such as Texas, Georgia, New York, and Delaware, collaborating seamlessly with local counsel.
His ability to navigate complex legal issues, craft compelling written and oral arguments, and effectively present cases to juries, judges, and arbitration panels has earned him a reputation as a formidable advocate. Matthew is particularly adept at handling matters involving unique procedural rules, substantive laws, federal rules and statutes, and arbitration rules and procedures.
Matthew manages a diverse and demanding caseload, overseeing every stage of litigation, from pre-suit investigation and negotiation to trial, appeal, and post-judgment enforcement. His expertise spans complex legal issues, including the intricacies of procedural rules, substantive laws, federal statutes, and arbitration rules and procedures. Matthew is particularly adept at crafting compelling written and oral arguments and effectively presenting cases to judges, juries, and arbitration panels, earning him a reputation as a formidable advocate in the field.
Before joining Saltiel Law Group, Matthew gained valuable experience, managing a broad caseload involving business, real estate, civil rights, and appellate litigation. In this role, he was responsible for drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, as well as managing client relationships and litigation strategies.
Matthew earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from St. Thomas University School of Law, where he received several accolades, including being named “Best Advocate” in the Moot Court Intramural Competition. He served as Senior Articles Editor for the St. Thomas Law Review and was an active member of the Moot Court Board and the Federal Bar Association.
Fluent in Spanish, Matthew bridges the gap between Latin American clients and the U.S. legal system, ensuring clear communication and effective representation in cross-border disputes.
Outside of his legal practice, Matthew is passionate about mentoring future legal professionals. He served as an Active Learning Instructor at St. Thomas University, helping first-year law students with strategies for success.
In addition to his legal practice, Matthew is passionate about mentoring future legal professionals. While at St. Thomas University, he served as an Active Learning Instructor, guiding first-year law students on strategies for success.
Education and Bar Admission(s)
- St. Thomas University School of Law, cum laude.
Languages:
English, Spanish
Professional Experience
- Represented international trade clients in contractual disputes with a globally operating companies, expertly navigating the arbitration process through to a final hearing and securing a favorable judgment.
- Successfully vacated various trial court judgments, some as high as million-dollar trial court judgments, and reversed final trial court decisions in favor of clients – and successfully recovering the client’s attorneys’ fees and costs.
- Defended local businesses targeted by federal claims, skillfully negotiating resolutions that minimized liability while robustly safeguarding client interests.
- Advocated in a complex federal case against a major bank for mishandling an investment account, entangled with probate matters, overcoming intricate legal challenges to secure a favorable ruling, including obtaining a reversal by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals of an adverse ruling.
- Negotiated successful resolutions on warranty claims involving large and worldwide manufacturers after successfully exposing them to punitive damages.
- Prevailed in vacating numerous defaults and default judgments entered against clients, thereby restoring their right to defend their case on its merits.
- Advised owners of multi-million-dollar businesses in partnership disputes that threatened the viability of the business and achieved favorable buyouts and/or resolutions.
- Represented art investors in cases involving art fraud, revealing a conspiracy and/or assisting in recouping investments.