Matthew Fornaro, P.A. was recently featured in Voyage Miami in an in-depth interview exploring his path from watching The People’s Court as a child to building one of South Florida’s most respected business law practices.

In the interview, Matthew shares the story behind his decision to leave larger law firm environments and build a practice in Coral Springs focused specifically on entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners. He talks about his father’s influence — a successful small business owner who gave him a front-row seat to the real challenges business owners face every day — and how that shaped his approach to legal counsel.

On what sets the practice apart, Matthew explained that he doesn’t look at legal issues in isolation. He looks at them the way a business owner experiences them — as part of a larger picture involving risk, growth, relationships, operations, and long-term value. Clients aren’t looking for legal theory. They’re looking for practical guidance, clear communication, and someone who can help them protect what they’re building.

The interview also touches on the challenges of building a practice from scratch — taking on not just the legal work, but the responsibility of running a business, developing relationships, creating systems, and earning trust one client at a time.

Matthew’s involvement in programs like the Kauffman Foundation’s FastTrac NewVenture Program and the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship is also highlighted — keeping him close to the mindset of founders who are building something from the ground up.

This interview was originally published in Voyage Miami. Read the original here.