Tympanick Law, P.A.

12/01/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Always homestead your primary residence in Florida. That is because you can save yourself up to $50,000 in valuation on your primary residence. Ex: Let’s say your primary residence is valued at $100,000 (easy math). The first $25,000 in valuation is fully exempt from all taxes (including property taxes and school district taxes). You pay full taxes on any value between $25,000 and $50,000. However, from $50,000-$75,000 you are exempt from any taxes except for school district taxes. After $75,000, you would be fully taxed. Thus, though your primary residence is worth $100,000 would only be taxed at $50,000 valuation. That could potentially save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

11/28/2023

Check out this interview I did with Voyage Tampa regarding my experiences in business and in life.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Matthew Tympanick. Matthew Tympanick Hi Matthew, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story. I started as a prosecutor in Manatee County on April 17, 2017. I was a prosecutor for over three years handling misdemeanor and felony...

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Tympanick Law. Thanksgiving is a very special holiday here at Tympanick Law because Founder/Principal Matthew Tympanick is from Plymouth, Massachusetts where the first Thanksgiving took place. We are thankful for our clients, referral partners, family, and friends.

11/11/2023

From all of us here at Tympanick Law, we want to wish all Veterans a Happy Veterans Day. Thank you for your service to this great country of ours. 🇺🇸

11/09/2023

Two years ago, I officially opened Tympanick Law, P.A. It started with me, a laptop, and a phone. Since then, the firm has helped countless individuals with their legal needs in numerous areas, including but certainly not limited to: Criminal Law, Personal Injury Law, Landlord Tenant, Entertainment Law, Sports Law etc. We also helped countless individuals Pro Bono after the devastation of Hurricane Ian. We now get leads almost every day with our sole focus being giving exemplary representation at an affordable cost to those in need. Tympanick Law has appeared on tv, radio, and podcasts throughout the country as well as graced the cover of the Sarasota Herald Tribune. Finally, we were awarded 35 under 35 by Sarasota Magazine. Thank you to all those who helped my dream of having Tympanick Law become a reality. Cheers to 2 years!

11/03/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not harass or intimidate someone based on their ethnicity or religion. A new law in Florida could lead to you being charged with a felony if you make a credible threat to the individual who is the subject of the harassment or intimidation. Even with no criminal history, it would be very difficult be evade becoming a convicted felon.

10/27/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Don’t be a dummy this Halloween and drive with this guy in the passenger seat in the HOV Lane. If you are caught, you will be subject fines, court costs, and attorneys fees (potentially thousands of dollars). Additionally, your insurance premiums may also increase as well. Thus, leave Slappy in his box and do not try to pass him off as a human regardless of what he thinks.

10/20/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If law enforcement asks you to step out of the vehicle after asking you if you have been drinking, step out and say nothing. I have watched hundreds of DUI videos, and not once did the officer let the driver go once they were out of the vehicle. That is because once law enforcement removes you from the vehicle, they have determined that they have enough to arrest. No matter how good your field sobriety exercises are, they are still arresting you. Thus, step out of the vehicle and politely decline all field sobriety exercises and breath test requests. Even if they threaten you with an arrest, don’t give them anything.

10/13/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: With today being Friday the 13th in October, today is a great time to get a jump on Halloween. Parents, if you are trick or treating with kids, keep an eye out for dark houses. That is because in Florida s*x offenders are required to keep their houses dark, with the blinds drawn, and no Halloween decorations outside to attract children. Just because the house is dark doesn’t mean a s*x offender definitely lives there. However, my advice is err on the side of caution and just skip it.

10/02/2023

10/02/2023

Here at we stand shoulder to shoulder with those who have been affected by breast cancer. We pray that one day we will have a cure for this horrific disease.

09/22/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not trespass onto a playing area while a game is live. The Interference with Sporting and Entertainment Event Law goes into effect on October 1, 2023. It has two very important provisions:
1) If you realize any profit from the “stunt” those assets are subject to forefeiture under the Florida Contraband Act.
2) If you pay someone or give them something of value to do your bidding for you, you can be charged with a 3rd degree felony. Ex: Daring your buddy to run on the field to promote your company. Do not do that.
Thus, stay off the field and allow everyone to enjoy the game.

09/15/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not ever let the lack of funds to pay for legal services deter you from getting legal advice: There are countless legal aid services across the country that provide legal representation on a wide-range of civil issues including: landlord/tenant, domestic violence, family law etc., at little to no cost for you. Simply search for legal aid services or ask an attorney to point you in the right direction.

09/01/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: With football season only days away, remember that fighting in the stands is illegal and will get you banned from the stadium. A battery conviction could also come with jail time depending on the severity. Even if some Cowboys fan stated they are definitely winning the Super Bowl; do not engage. It isn’t worth it. Even Cowboys fans don’t truly believe that deep down they are winning the Super Bowl. Thus, go to the game and simply enjoy the game.

08/18/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : Do not speed through a school zone when school is in session. School zone speed limits are enforced 30 minutes before school starts all the way to 30 minutes after school ends. If you receive a ticket, the fines are doubled and subject motorists to points on their insurance. Thus, if you are in a school zone obey the posted, flashing school zone speed limit.

08/11/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : As I await the results of the agent’s exam, this is a reminder that if you wish you to be an athlete agent you must also be certified in the State you practice. Thus, if you wish to be a NFL agent in Florida you must become certified with both the State AND the .

08/08/2023

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08/04/2023

Free Legal Advice brought to you by : Effective July 1, 2023, children who do not have at least their driver’s permit cannot operate a golf cart on public streets. It is unlawful to drive a golf cart without a permit or driver’s license and could subject you to a citation. However, if you live in a private gated community, those are not public streets. However, I would still advise against having a child who doesn’t have their learner’s permit drive a golf cart. The law was passed because there is an real uptick in golf cart injuries involving children. Thus, if you have children and a golf cart, do not let them drive the golf cart until they have their driver’s permit.

07/21/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Did you know that HOAs can no longer prevent you from displaying up to two flags including military branch flags? Most HOAs only allowed usually 1.

Effective July 1, 2023, Florida residents may display up to two flags. If the HOA still gives you a hard time, direct them to House Bill 437. If they still resist, contact an attorney ASAP.

07/07/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : If you have been charged with a crime and you can argue self-defense, make sure you do. That is because the laws in Florida have changed. Now, the State must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that your actions were not stand your ground. If the Judge decides the State didn’t prove your actions were unjustifiable, you are immune from prosecution. Additionally, you are able to preview the prosecution’s case against you. Thus, if you can claim self-defense, do it.

07/04/2023

Happy from all of us ! We had a great time at the game last night. We love to support our local teams. Just a reminder that Tympanick Law also practices .

06/29/2023

“This was the Monday Morning Quarterbacking of Criminal Trials.” Tympanick Law, P.A. earlier today on LiveNOW from FOX

06/23/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If you are ever cited for Driving While License Suspended (“DWLS” without knowledge), do not simply pay the reinstatement fees and move on. Paying the fees is tantamount to an admission of guilt and a conviction. The conviction won’t come off your record for 3 years and 3 points will be added to your insurance. Law enforcement may even tell the citation is not big and you can pay it and move on. That is incorrect. This conviction may also affect your ability to get car insurance. As such, if you get a DWLS without knowledge, hire an attorney immediately and do not pay the reinstatement fees.

06/23/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If you ever get cited for Driving While License Suspended (without knowledge), do not simply pay the reinstatement fees and move on! That is because paying the fees is tantamount to a conviction. You are essentially saying you know now what you were doing was wrong. Law enforcement officers will tell that it is no big deal. Wrong! That conviction won’t come off your driving record for 3 years and you will have 3 points added to your license. That may affect your ability to get car insurance. As such, if you get a citation for DWLS (without knowledge),
even if you are not arrested, hire an attorney immediately and do not pay the reinstatement fees.

06/12/2023

Opinion: Shorter deals with higher AAV (Average Annual Value) > Long term deals.

06/02/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : When purchasing a house, always inquire as to what kind of deed you are acquiring. That is because if you are acquiring a warranty deed, the individual selling the property is making guarantees among others that the seller has good marketable title (which allows you to resell the house). This is as opposed to a quitclaim deed where the seller is simply giving you whatever they have. (Thus making no guarantees of anything). As such, always ask what kind of deed you are acquiring.

05/19/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : Before you plan a destination wedding, make sure you check the residency requirements before planning it. Ex: Though a country like Italy has no residency requirements, a place like the Bahamas does. The Bahamas requires both parties to be physically present in the Bahamas twenty four hours before the wedding is to commence. Thus, if you step off the plane at 5pm the day before your wedding and the wedding is set for 3pm the next day, you will not meet the residency requirements as you were only present in the country for 22 hours. Your marriage very likely will be found invalid in the Bahamas and it will not be recognized in the United States. Thus, always check the residency requirements before planning a destination wedding.

05/12/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday brought to you by : Do not post about your case on social media. Additionally, always have your account set to private if you are involved in litigation. Whatever you post on social media, may be used against in Court as admissions. There was a case where the Plaintiff was arguing permanent brain injuries, yet the Plaintiff was on Tic Tok doing complicated dance routines. The Plaintiff lost that case. Thus, if you are involved in litigation (especially where you are arguing pain and suffering), don’t post about your amazing trip abroad with physical activities that you did.

05/05/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If you own multiple properties, be sure to regularly check to make sure you don’t have squatters. The reason is that if they possess your property for a period of 7 years they could make a legal claim to YOUR property using adverse possession. However, you can have the police evict them if you simply sign an affidavit saying they are squatters.

04/28/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not bet on NFL games if you are a player in the National Football League. It is strictly prohibited. Also, do not bet at your team’s facility on another sport. That is also strictly prohibited. Ex: Jameson Williams bet on another sport from the Detroit Lions’ facility. Had he simply waited till he got home, there would have been no issue. However, since he didn’t, he forfeited almost $500k in salary (for missing 6 games). Additionally, his fully-guaranteed salary has now been voided meaning the Lions can cut him at any time and not owe him anything. Thus, do not ever bet on NFL games as an active NFL player nor should a player ever bet on anything from a team’s facilty. Wait till you leave the grounds.

04/27/2023

Happy to all those who celebrate.

04/21/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: With tax season still in our rear view and the NFL Draft less than a week away, let’s discuss contract negotiation and tax law: If you are a professional athlete in a no state income tax state, always aim (or have your certified agent) negotiate into your contract more fully guaranteed bonuses (signing, roster, option, workout etc.) as opposed to a higher base salary. The reason is that under each State’s Jock Tax (only a few states don’t have them), a player must pay income tax in every state that player earned income from. Bonuses, however, are taxed in the home state of your team. Ex: If you play for the Jacksonville Jaguars (FL has no state income tax) and you play Week 8 vs the New York Jets, you must pay New Jersey state income tax in the amount of 1/17 of your game check. The average NFL salary is $2.7 million and 1/17 of that is almost $159k. That would put you into the 6.37% tax bracket in New Jersey. As such, you would pay roughly $10,000 to NJ alone in state income tax before the federal government takes their share. Thus, if you live in a no state income tax state always use that to your advantage during contract negotiations.

04/17/2023

I had a wonderful day yesterday playing in the St. Mary Academy Golf Tournament. St. Mary Academy helps children with learning defiencies get an exceptional education. This cause is near and dear to my heart. I very much enjoyed playing in the tournament with my Dad and brother. I look forward to participating and sponsoring again next year.

04/14/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If you have been injured, contact a personal injury attorney ASAP. Here is why: Up until a few weeks ago, the Statute of Limitations for a negligence action in Florida was 4 years. That means if you were injured on April 14, 2023 then you would have had until April 14, 2027 to file a lawsuit. Now you only have two years. If you file after two years, your lawsuit will very likely be dismissed by the Court. Thus, if you are injured, speak with a personal injury attorney ASAP.

04/13/2023

Six years ago today, I became an attorney. The places my career has taken me since then. I have appeared on national television as a trial attorney and as a legal analyst. has clients all over the country including sports law clients and entertainment law clients. I am excited to see what the next six year bring.

04/13/2023

Six years ago today, I became an attorney. The places my career has taken me since then….

04/13/2023

Six years ago I became an attorney. The places my career has taken me in a relatively short amount of time…

04/07/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: If you ever need to get your car repaired, always request a written estimate for repairs if the work performed will exceed $100. FL. Stat. 559.905 requires the body shop to prepare the estimated cost of repair work, including diagnostic work, before effecting any diagnostic work or repair. If the work performed poorly, this written estimate is circumstantial evidence that the work was performed at that particular body shop. Also, it is lays out potential monetary damages for a small claims court case.

04/01/2023

Discussing the indictment of Former President Trump with Andy Mac on LiveNOW from FOX. I specifically discuss what a grand jury can hear vs what a trial jury can hear.

03/31/2023

Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not ever run onto a baseball field without permission (even to do a wedding proposal). That is because you will be charged with trespassing (likely banned for life) and you will eventually be detained by security. Security will use whatever means necessary to detain you. You may even get hurt by security. The laws in Florida have changed that if you are 51% at fault for your injuries, you cannot recover anything even if security injures you while they are detaining you. Even this guy can’t help you…