Matthew L. Brust
Associate, Attorney at Lippes Mathias
About
Matthew L. Brust advises private equity and independent sponsors buying or selling lower to mid-market companies. He also counsels private companies on structuring, partnerships, and corporate governance. He represents HVAC, roofing, and landscaping companies in these transactions. He also represents healthcare, software, and manufacturing companies. He handles transactions for waterproofing, foundation repair, and waste services companies. In 2019 he earned an LL.M. in Taxation at University of Florida Levin College of Law. In 2018 he received his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law. He joined Lippes Mathias from an Am Law 50 firm's Corporate and M&A group in West Palm Beach. He previously worked as a Business and Tax Attorney at a regional firm in Fort Myers, Florida.
Who is a good fit for Matthew L. Brust
- Private equity sponsors buying or selling a lower to mid-market company.
- Independent sponsors structuring the purchase of a private company.
- Owners of HVAC, roofing, or landscaping companies preparing to sell.
- Founders of software or healthcare companies selling the business.
Education and admissions
- Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 2019
- Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D., 2018
- Webber International University, B.A., 2015
- Bar admissions
- Florida
Recognition
- Palm Beach Illustrated, Top Lawyers, 2025, 2026
- Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Florida, Mergers and Acquisitions, 2023-2026
- Naples Illustrated, Top Lawyers, Business/Corporate, 2023, 2024
Specialties
Deal profile
- Typical deal size
- Any deal size
- Remote work
- In-person / regional