Lamar Matthews, an attorney considered a local “legal legend” among lawyers and judges in Sarasota, died on March 4, 2022. He practiced civil law for more than 50 years and received numerous honors and awards, including the Judge Lynn N. Silvertooth Award for Outstanding Service to the Judiciary. Mr. Matthews was involved in his community and supported many civic organizations, non-profit organizations, and the performing arts in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
Read the full article from the State of Florida Twelfth Judicial Court – March 7, 2022.