Carl Ohall was born in Granite City, Illinois in 1969. As a military brat, Carl was able to live all over the United States and in Europe during his childhood. After Illinois, his family moved to Hawaii, Kansas, Iowa, Belgium (SHAPE), Orlando and Stuart, Florida, from where he graduated from Martin County High School.
Carl attended Florida State University from 1987-1991, earning his B.S. in Political Science, and double minor in Economics and Psychology. He attended Stetson University College of Law from 1991-1994, earning his Juris Doctor in May 1994.
After passing the Bar, Carl opened his practice in downtown Tampa on October 1, 1994. He has practiced in the areas of Family Law, Personal Injury, and Insurance Litigation since that time.
Carl has a daughter, Ashley, who is 14 years old and will start high school in August, 2015. His interests include music, college football, fishing, books, and enjoying the outdoors.
Practice areas
All matters involving family law, including child support, alimony, equitable distribution, custody, and contested and uncontested divorces.
27 years, 1,000 cases
All automobile accident, motorcycle accident, and other serious injury cases, providing assistance with injuries, medical bills, wage loss, insurance disputes, through settlement and jury trial.
27 years, 1,200 cases
Civil Litigation, defense of lawsuits from creditors, suing debtors, collections, and suing employers who fail to deduct the correct amount of child support under an Income Deduction Order.
27 years, 400 cases
Simple wills, living wills, healthcare surrogates, and durable powers of attorney.
27 years, 200 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1994 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 3 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Best Of Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay Times | 2017 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Tampa Bay Legal Center, P.A. | 2003 - Present |
Owner | Alfonso & Ohall, P.A. | 1998 - 2003 |
Owner | Law Office of Carl J. Ohall | 1994 - 1998 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Southern Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1999 - Present |
Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1998 - Present |
Florida Justice Association | Member | 1995 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Addison v. GEICO, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 272a | Mr. Addison prevailed, and received benefits. |
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Kasey Cadavieco, Unknown Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Carl for over 15 years, and I have been both an employee of his as well as a client. I have also referred many people to Carl over the years because I trust him to represent my friends and family honestly and zealously, and he has always done so. Carl works hard for his clients to achieve the best results, and has a reputation in the legal community for excellence. I am privileged to know him as a colleague and a friend.
Andrew Hamilton, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Kasey Cadavieco, Unknown Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have known Carl for over 15 years, and I have been both an employee of his as well as a client. I have also referred many people to Carl over the years because I trust him to represent my friends and family honestly and zealously, and he has always done so. Carl works hard for his clients to achieve the best results, and has a reputation in the legal community for excellence. I am privileged to know him as a colleague and a friend.
Andrew Hamilton, Unknown Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Pritchard, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Carl Ohall is an incredible asset for his client. I believe his practice is an example of the highest standards in legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and ethics. Mr. Ohall's clients are lucky to have him as their attorney.
Melvin Wright, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Stephen Charpentier, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Matthew Schultz, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jason Mulholland, Family Attorney on Oct 23, 2014
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Carl is a highly skilled trial lawyer who appreciates that in many cases saving attorney's fees by settling at mediation is truly in his clients' best interests.
Dennis Morgenstern, Family Attorney on Oct 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I'm familiar with Mr. Ohall's legal acumen and have discussed cases with and recommended Mr. Ohall to clients and friends in need of Family law representation ... and have never heard an unkind word or critical comment about Mr. Ohall's work.
Jason Lamoureux, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Carl for 17 years and he is a an excellent lawyer. I have referred numerous people to him over the years and they all have been very satisfied with his representation.
Monica Frost, Family Attorney on May 12, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
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