Matthew K. Fenton

Matthew K. Fenton is a founding partner at Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A., where he represents employees throughout Florida in a wide range of employment law matters, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. With over thirty years of experience, he has built a reputation for fearless advocacy, holding employers accountable and securing justice for workers throughout the state.

Matthew earned both his Bachelor of Arts in English (1989) and his Juris Doctor (1993), with honors, from the University of Florida, where he also served on the Editorial Board of the University of Florida Law Review. He is admitted to practice in Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. His early experience as a federal judicial law clerk to U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Pizzo helped shape his disciplined, client-centered approach to trial advocacy.

Recognized by his peers for excellence, Matthew has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2009 and has been named Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law in Tampa in both 2016 and 2022. He has also been featured in Florida Super Lawyers (2012–2024), Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers (2018–2024), and Florida Trend’s Legal Elite. He frequently lectures on employment law and contributed to the ABA’s “Litigating the Workplace Harassment Case” practice guide.

A passionate advocate for fairness, Matthew K. Fenton’s clients appreciate his empathy, dedication, and skill in transforming workplace injustice into meaningful resolution. Beyond his professional achievements, he remains committed to mentorship, community engagement, and promoting integrity in the practice of law—earning his place among Florida’s most trusted employment law attorneys.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wenzel Fenton Cabassa, P.A.
• Member, Florida State Bar
• Member, National Employment Law Association
• Member, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Florida Justice Association
• Co-Chair, Hillsborough County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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