Thomas Rogers' primary practice area is the representation of injured persons and their families in homeowner and commercial property insurance claims, and personal injury and wrongful death claims.

Prior to joining Wites Law Firm, Tom was a member of a statewide insurance defense firm that defended  personal injury cases in the field of premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, boating liability, trucking and transportation claims, construction defects, and admiralty/maritime claims. His background enables him to understand how corporations and insurance companies evaluate cases, and to use that knowledge for the benefit of the injured people and families that Wites Law Firm represents.

Tom is admitted to practice in Florida’s State Courts, and also is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida. After earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting from The University of Florida, Tom earned his law degree from The University of Florida in 2006. He is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Justice Association.

Tom is a native Floridian, and moved to Lighthouse Point in 2013. Tom enjoys living and working in Lighthouse Point, where he can provide legal counsel to the local Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, and Lighthouse Point residents that he considers neighbors. He enjoys fishing, diving, and boating in South Florida. Tom holds a USCG Captain’s license, and is a member of the Coastal Conservation Association. Each year, his family participates in the Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup. Tom has also worked with the National Parks Service to draft a General Management Plan in Everglades National Park that meets the needs of multiple user groups while protecting the Park’s natural resources for future generations.

Lauren G. Matta represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases and property damage disputes. She earned her law degree at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, and her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Pace University.

Lauren G. Matta represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases and property damage disputes. She earned her law degree at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, and her undergraduate degree in Political Science at Pace University. 

Lauren is admitted to practice in Florida’s State Courts and is a member of the Florida Bar. Lauren loves to travel and experience new cultures and hopes to one day reach every continent in the world. Lauren, her fiancé, and their two fur children live in Ft. Lauderdale.

Maxwell A. Erd represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and property damage disputes. He earned his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, and his undergraduate degree at The University of Central Florida.

Maxwell A. Erd represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and property damage disputes. He earned his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law, and his undergraduate degree at The University of Central Florida.

Prior to representing homeowners and injured parties at Wites Law Firm, Maxwell spent many years working for a Florida insurance defense firm representing insurance companies in property damage claims including hurricane damage, water damage, theft claims, sinkhole claims, as well as claim subrogation. Maxwell’s extensive experience working with both homeowners and insurance companies enables him to understand how corporations and insurance companies evaluate cases, to help those he represents at the Wites Law Firm.

Maxwell and his family are all native Floridians, who moved to Fort Lauderdale in 2016. Maxwell is admitted to practice in Florida’s State Courts and is a member of the Florida Bar. In his free time, Maxwell enjoys spending time with his family, watching football and hockey, and working on cars and motorcycles.