Choose a law firm that prioritizes your needs and understands the impact of personal injury. When you suffer from such an injury, securing the assistance of a lawyer becomes essential to ensure the best possible outcome and facilitate your recovery. However, it’s crucial to recognize that not all attorneys operate with the same level of compassion.
Some legal practitioners view their clients merely as financial opportunities rather than individuals in need of support. At Trias Mathis Law, our team is dedicated to comprehensively understanding the intricacies of your case. This deep understanding enables us to craft a personalized strategy aimed at securing the maximum compensation you deserve.
Welcome to the Trias Mathis Law Firm. My name is Laurence Trias and I began my legal career defending the rights of hurricane victims against insurance companies that severely undervalued claims to repair homes for families who were devastated.
Later my focus shifted towards advocating for personal injury victims who faced lasting repercussions of physical injuries.
These experiences heightened my passion for seeking justice and securing fair compensation for those who had endured immense hardship.
With fluency in Spanish, my team and I effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, ensuring that all your needs and concerns are fully understood.
I am dedicated to providing personalized attention and compassionate support to each client, while tirelessly fighting to protect your rights.
20 Years of Legal Expertise in Both State and Federal Courts
J. Hays Mathis is an Associate who manages the firm’s Destin office. He represents individuals and businesses in general civil litigation, probate litigation, and catastrophic injury litigation. He has litigated cases from inception through trial verdict. Hays is a native of Shalimar, Florida and he resides in Destin, Florida. He is a graduate of Choctawhatchee High School, and he received his Bachelor’s degree at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, where he earned All-American honors playing college football. Hays obtained his Juris Doctor degree at Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida, and he has been practicing law in the state of Florida since 2007.
Hays is admitted to all Florida State Courts, the Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Federal Northern District of Florida, and the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
Education
Rhodes College
Florida Coastal School of Law
Bar Membership
Professional Associations
Graduated from the University of Florida where he studied both finance and criminology. Thereafter, he earned a Jurist Doctorate from Barry University School of Law.
Since being admitted to The Florida Bar, Mr. Eberst has aggressively handled Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Claims. Mr. Eberst is dedicated to making sure that each and every one of his clients obtains the highest possible recovery for their injury claims. Additionally, Mr. Eberst is admitted to practice law in Federal Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
Growing up on Florida’s south-east coast, in Jensen Beach, Mr. Eberst is an avid fisherman and diver. Being a licensed boat captain and highly active in the marine community, Mr. Eberst knows and understands the dangers of unsafe conditions which can be present on many docks and vessels. As both a licensed boat captain and attorney, Mr. Eberst knows it is important to have an attorney who understands the unsafe conditions that have caused your injury as well as an attorney that you can trust in your unfortunate time of need.
Lawrence Eberst is a Florida attorney with expertise in finance, political science, and law. A member of the Florida Bar, Lawrence brings diverse experience, including roles as a Guardian Ad Litem and legal intern at prominent firms and the Public Defender’s Office. Committed to justice, he actively participates in professional associations and serves as a Lector at St. Martin De Porres Catholic Church.
© 2025 TRIAS MATHIS, PA. All Rights Reserved.
