Matthew L. Matt Litsky

Insurance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Tampa, Florida

34+ years experience

Phelps Dunbar LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

813-472-7550

https://www.phelps.com/professionals/matthew-l-litsky.html

100 South Ashley Drive, Suite 2000, Tampa, FL 33602-5315

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Bio

Matt Litsky’s practice focuses on complex first party insurance coverage, litigation, and counseling. He handles various first-party matters including claims involving catastrophes (hurricanes and earthquakes), suspected burning, fraud, theft, business interruption, condominium losses, collapse, appraisal, jeweler’s block and motor losses (physical damage and motor truck cargo). He also specializes in first and third party bad faith matters. Mr. Litsky has handled and litigated matters for foreign and domestic insurers in Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and frequently handles hurricane claims in the U.S. Virgin Islands where he is admitted to practice in both the Territorial and Federal District Courts. Mr. Litsky lived with his family in London from September 1997 through March 1998 as part of the Secondee Counsel Program run by the DP Mann (now Faraday) Underwriting Syndicate at Lloyds. He served as in-house counsel to DP Mann and other Underwriting Syndicates at Lloyds and Company Market Insurers.

Practice Areas

Insurance Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Insurance Law
Practice Area: Litigation - Insurance
Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
Florida Super Lawyers

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1991

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Reviews

Timothy Hernandez

2 weeks ago

Invaluable Counsel Through a Complex Hurricane Claim

After our commercial property suffered significant damage from a recent hurricane, we found ourselves in a protracted and frustrating dispute with our insurer over the scope of coverage. The complexity of the claim was overwhelming. Engaging Matthew Litsky at Phelps Dunbar was the best decision we made. His deep, 34-year focus on first-party insurance coverage and litigation was immediately apparent. Matt and his team provided not just exceptional legal strategy but also clear, steady counseling that demystified the entire process. He leveraged his extensive experience with catastrophe claims to build an unassailable case, ultimately securing a settlement that fully addressed our business interruption and repair costs. His recognition by Chambers USA in Insurance Law is well-earned, reflecting a practitioner who combines formidable expertise with genuine client commitment. For anyone in Florida facing a serious insurance coverage dispute, Matt Litsky’s blend of professionalism, strategic acumen, and personal dedication is truly exceptional.