Name: Matthew C. Hunt
Age: 32
Family: Wife, Janine; two sons, Isaiah Charles, 4, and Matthew Carter, 2
Pets: Two dogs (11-year old pit bull, Lexington “Lex,” and a 10-year-old Labrador, Bailey)
Education: Bachelor of Science in Business Management at Florida State University, and a J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law
Admitted to the Bar: 2008
Employed by: Hunt, Green & James
Field of practice: Primary and family law
Professional organizations: The Jacksonville Bar Association and The Florida Bar
Community involvement: Buddy Walk for Down syndrome; Walk Now for Autism Speaks; Best Buddy fundraising group; and Walk MS.
How did you become involved?
My nephew has autism and seeing the difficulty associated with these disabilities makes you want to provide your support to help those in need.
How can someone else become involved?
Volunteer or donate.
What have you learned/achieved through the experience?
Your heart grows when you see, especially children with disabilities, and their families and support system as they go through daily challenges.
What was the last book you read or are reading?
“Uncommon Marriage” by Tony Dungy