Meet Our Attorneys

Christopher W. Mathena
Associate Attorney
I was raised to respect the values of hard work, perseverance, and standing up for what’s right,
principles that still drive me today. As a young man, it became evident over time that my calling
was to be an advocate for people facing life's most difficult moments.
After graduating from the University of Texas at Austin, I attended the South Texas College of
Law, a school nationally renowned for its excellence in trial advocacy. My time there was
transformative. Competing in trial and appellate competitions around the country, and clerking
for a civil trial judge, I discovered the energy and purpose that comes with standing in a
courtroom, fighting for justice.
After law school, I moved to Tampa, Florida, and began dedicating my career to civil litigation
and advocacy. I realized this was where I could make the most meaningful impact, helping
individuals who had been injured or wronged find the justice and compensation they deserve.
Over the next several years, I developed my skills representing plaintiffs in personal injury and
related matters at two local boutique litigation law firms.
Today, as an attorney at Alvarez Gower Injury Law, I’m honored to work with a team that shares
my belief in treating clients as people, not just cases. Whether representing individuals in
personal injury, wrongful death, auto accidents, or cases of negligent security, my goal is always
the same—to give my clients voice in a system that often feels overwhelming.
Outside of work, my biggest joy is spending time with my family. Being a husband and father
reminds me every day why I do what I do—to protect people and families, and to bring hope
back into their lives.
I also serve as the Program Chair for the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association, a member of the
Florida Justice Association, and an Executive Board member for the Trial & Litigation Section
of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. I have been recognized by publications, such as
National Trial Lawyers ® , as a Rising Star and a Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer in the state of
Florida.
At Alvarez Gower Injury Law, we approach every case with a deeply personal commitment to our
clients. I’m proud to stand as an advocate for those who need someone to fight for them. If
you’ve been injured, we’ll bring our creative, relentless, and aggressive approach to help you
take the next step toward justice.