Matthews & Matthews LLP Announces New Partners: Dawn Stuntz and C. Stephen Tatum

DESTIN, Fla., July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Matthews & Matthews LLP is pleased to announce that Dawn Stuntz and C. Stephen Tatum have accepted Partnership roles within the Firm, effective immediately. Their appointments reflect their exceptional commitment to clients, the Firm, and its core values.

Dawn Stuntz will assume the leadership of the Transactional Department. In this capacity, she will also serve as the Firm's liaison with the Real Estate Closing Department, managed by Tammy Flemming. Her supervisory duties will include new client intake for probate, estate planning, HOA matters, Mergers & Acquisitions, business, and Real Estate matters.

C. Stephen Tatum will assume the leadership of the established Land Use Entitlement Department. This department specializes in assisting property owners with development permits, variances, land use determinations, conditional use permits, and other local, state, and federal permits associated with Real Estate Development. Mr. Tatum will also continue to handle specific litigation matters, leveraging his expertise in Petitions for Writs of Certiorari, Bert Harris claims, property rights protection, and submerged land issues.

"Both Dawn and Steve have consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to their clients, our Firm, and the foundational values that define who we are and what our mission is," said Dana Matthews, Senior Partner. "The Firm is incredibly proud to welcome them to the management team and looks forward to their continued contributions at this new level."

About Matthews & Matthews LLP: Matthews & Matthews, LLP has 3 offices based in Florida's Emerald Coast. They take a holistic approach to providing comprehensive legal services in a wide range of areas including business and corporate, construction and development, land use and development, real estate, real estate closings, and estate planning including wills and trusts. With offices in Destin, Niceville and Santa Rosa Beach, they work as a team to utilize their professional diversity to serve your needs. The firm has knowledgeable attorneys that find creative solutions to your issues by examining the entirety of your goals.

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