In a recent interview with Invest, Matthew Chait, Managing Partner of Shutts & Bowen LLP’s West Palm Beach office, discussed the firm’s continued growth in Palm Beach County and key trends impacting Florida’s legal industry.
Matt cited strong economic expansion in Palm Beach as a primary driver of increased demand across core practices, including real estate, land use, litigation, corporate law, trusts and estates, and intellectual property. He also highlighted the firm’s early adoption of artificial intelligence, which is now integrated across practices to enhance efficiency and client service.
Matt noted that law firm consolidation is increasing in the Palm Beach market, while demand for legal services remains strong statewide. He emphasized that Shutts & Bowen’s broad practice offerings, deep bench of attorneys, statewide reach, and nearly 50-year presence in Palm Beach differentiate the firm in a competitive market.
Looking ahead, Matt expressed optimism about continued growth driven by development activity and the influx of high-net-worth individuals and businesses into the region, increasing demand for the firm’s private client, tax, and real estate services.
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About Matthew R. Chait
Matt Chait is the Managing Partner of the West Palm Beach office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. His statewide practice focuses on commercial real estate and land use litigation, commercial foreclosure and loan guaranty matters, and general business litigation, including partnership and LLC disputes, franchising, healthcare, fraud, deceptive trade practices, and complex judgment domestication issues. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated commercial litigator, Matt has been recognized by a variety of publications for his legal work.