A graduate of the Florida State University and the Florida State University College of Law, Mr. Weidner first served as counsel to several statewide professional organizations before entering private practice in Jacksonville, Florida. A partner in the firm, Weidner, Bowden & Weidner, P.A. his scope of practice included administrative law, civil litigation and real estate litigation and where he represented individuals and corporations in a wide range of complex legal matters.Mr. Weidner was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1999 and is admitted to practice in the Federal Court, Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal 11th Circuit in Atlanta, Georgia. Weidner has been practicing civil litigation since 1999 and has represented clients in foreclosure, consumer and commercial finance transactions and civil litigation since that time. Other Associations and Charitable Involvement
Ironman and the Challenged Athletes Foundation
In 2009 Matt Weidner competed in the Florida Ironman 70.3 http://www.floridahalfironman.com as a member of Operation Rebound and the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) http://www.challengedathletes.org
CAF is dedicated to helping athletes with disabilities compete in athletic events across the country, and Operation Rebound is dedicated to supporting veterans and first responders who have suffered permanent injuries in the line of duty. Ironman 70.3 World Championships
http://ironman.com/worldchampionship70.3
The Ironman 70.3 Series culminates with its world championship in Clearwater, Florida on November 14, 2009. More than 1,800 domestic and international competitors earn the right to compete in the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 by qualifying at one of the 31 Ironman 70.3 events held around the world. Matt Weidner will race in this event in honor of the Challenged Athletes Foundation and all the incredible athletes who show us that physical limitations are merely obstacles to overcome. Post 911 Foundation
http://www.post911foundation.org
Matt Weidner serves as counsel to the Post 911 Foundation a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to honoring and assisting first responders and veterans who have served our nation in the aftermath of 9/11. We endeavor to create grass roots awareness, community support, and tangible assistance for members of the Military, Government, Police, and Firefighter communities, as well as other great Americans who have answered the call to duty since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Florida Bar Prepaid Legal Committee
Matt Weidner has also served as a member of the Florida Bar’s Pre-Paid Legal Service Committee since 2006 with a term that ends in 2007. Petersburg Bar Association http://www.stpetebar.com/
The St. Pete Mad Dogs, the world’s largest triathlon club http://www.stpetemaddogs.com/
and the St. Petersburg Bicycling Club http://www.stpetecycling.com/. Matt Weidner is a member/agent of Attorney’s Title Fund/Old Republic Title http://www.thefund.com and the Bay Area Real Estate Council http://www.barec.com
