Shutts & Bowen LLP Tampa partner Erik Matheney recently spoke during the George Edgecomb Bar Association (GEBA) May CLE event on May 20, 2026, at the Sam M. Gibbons United States Courthouse.

During the CLE presentation, Erik discussed “The Anatomy of a Federal Civil Trial” with his co-presenter, Judge Anthony Porcelli, of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The presentation broke down the phases of trial, offering strategies and insight on the presentation of evidence, opening statements, closing statements and courtroom conduct.

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About Erik Matheney

Erik Matheney is a partner in the Tampa office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Practice Group. A Martindale-Hubbell AV® rated litigator, Erik has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America® in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and personal injury litigation. He focuses on governmental compliance and complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts. He has represented clients in a wide variety of commercial disputes, including claims involving securities fraud, breach of contract, class actions, partnership disputes, trade secrets, common law fraud, and commercial torts.