D. Matthew Allen

Matthew Allen is an attorney whose practice focuses on class actions, antitrust litigation, insurance litigation, employment disputes, appellate matters, and complex business litigation. He represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving consumer claims, product liability, deceptive trade practices, data privacy, and multidistrict litigation. His work reflects a strategic and disciplined approach to large-scale cases. Clients rely on his practical judgment, strong advocacy, and deep experience in defending complex litigation matters nationwide.

Matthew earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School. He also earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His education provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, writing, and advocacy. That background supports his ability to manage large, complex disputes involving class action procedure, antitrust principles, and business litigation strategy.

Matthew’s experience includes defending class actions involving insurance, consumer products, healthcare, automotive issues, and business interruption claims. He has also represented clients in antitrust litigation, employment collective actions, privacy matters, multidistrict proceedings, and election-related cases. In addition to his litigation practice, he leads major class action initiatives and contributes to legal analysis on emerging risks, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

Matthew Allen is recognized for his work in mass tort and class action defense and has held leadership roles in professional and community organizations. He serves as chair of a national class actions practice and co-directs an annual class action survey that tracks litigation trends. Admitted in Florida and before numerous federal courts, he helps clients respond to complex disputes with careful preparation, informed strategy, and dependable counsel in matters with substantial legal and business consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Carlton Fields, P.A.
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Hillsborough County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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