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Real Estate Attorney Matthew Staggs Named Principal Attorney

Matthew A. Staggs, Esq,
Real Estate, Finance Law, Leasing, Business & Corporate
PRESS RELEASE:
Bradenton-Sarasota, Florida (March 8, 2023) – The law firm of Blalock Walters, P.A. is pleased to announce that real estate attorney Matthew A. Staggs has become a principal attorney of the firm.
Staggs joined Blalock Walters as a summer law clerk in 2017 and joined Blalock Walters as an associate attorney in 2018. Since 2018, Staggs has been a member of the Blalock Walters’s real estate, finance, leasing, and business and corporate practice groups. His real estate practice focuses on commercial and residential transactions, single family and mixed-use developments, commercial and residential condominiums and subdivisions projects, commercial acquisitions and leasing, and asset and real estate based loan transactions.
“Matthew is a valued member of the firm and his ascension from an associate attorney to a principal attorney is indicative of his dedication and work ethic towards our clients,” says Managing Partner Matthew Plummer. “Matthew’s experience and leadership is a tremendous asset of the firm, which allows the firm to enhance the quality of service provided to our clients.”
Staggs is currently a member of the Manatee County Bar Association and the Manatee Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals organization as well as an active participant in a variety of sports leagues across Manatee County. Staggs can be reached by email at mstaggs@blalockwalters.com or by phone at 941-748-0100.

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