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Edward David Carlson Jr.
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Biography
Biography: Edward D. Carlson was born in New Jersey. He founded the firm with Paul Meissner in 1971. He has served as a municipal judge for the cities of Bellaire and Safety Harbor, Florida. Ed has been married for more than 40 years and has four grown children and five grandchildren.
Position: Edward D. Carlson is a co-founder of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A. He co-founded the firm in 1971.
Areas of Practice:
- Personal injury
Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Clearwater Bar Association (Current member, past member of the Board of Directors)
- Admitted to practice in Florida, 1967
- Admitted to practice in Colorado, 1999
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1968
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1977
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1977
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1981
Education:
- J.D. University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1966
- B.A. University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 1963
Honors and Awards:
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Colorado for 26 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 58 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1967
No misconduct found
Location
Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A
601 N Ashley Dr, Suite 1100-1007, Tampa, FL, 33602
Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A
250 N. Belcher Rd., Suite 102, Clearwater, FL, 33765-2622
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Edward David Carlson Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Edward. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Edward Carlson is an attorney of the highest ethical and moral standards and a partner at the offices of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. Hee is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ed Carlson is among the best personal injury attorneys in Florida. His continuing dedication to his clients is unparalleled."
"I know Ed to be an exceptional trial lawyer, a man well versed in the nuances of personal injury law and a tireless advocate for his clients. He is the consummate professional and a true gentleman. I endorse this lawyer."
"The best. Enough said. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Carlson is one of the leading attorneys in the Tampa Bay area in all areas of personal injury. Not only does he have a great legal mind but he is able to maintain excellent relationships with his clients. You can not go wrong with having Mr. Carlson represent you whether it is in front of an insurance adjuster or a judge."
"I have worked alongside ED CARLSON for years. He's been a mentor to me and is simply one of the finest attorneys I know - particularly effective in cases involving a need for both extraordinary sensitivity and legal insight."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ed Carlson is considered by many as the Godfather of personal injury law in the Tampa Bay area. Long before the likes of Richard Mulholland, before the"For the people lawyers" and the avalanche of TV advertising personal injury attorneys- Ed Carlson was obtaining staggering high-dollar settlements and verdicts for his appreciative clients. Ed has quietly, effectively and efficiently garnered a superior legal reputation in the personal-injury field. If you want a lawyer who cares, a lawyer who is ethical, and a lawyer who listens to you this is your attorney."
"Ed Carlson is a senior partner in my firm. He is an aggressive talented lawyer who gets great results for his clients. I and all the junior lawyers at Carlson and Meissner learned about the professional practice of law from Ed. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ed Carlson is one of the Senior Partners of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett and a fine personal injury trial attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ed and I began this law firm in 1971, however, I have known him for many years before that. He has alway been an attorney with extremely high ethical standards and moral conduct. His knowledge of the law, and especially every aspect of personal law, is extraordinary. Anyone would be extremely fortunate to be a client of Edward Carlson."
"It is an honor to say that I work for and with Ed Carlson. He is an asset to our profession. He fights hard for his clients, while maintaining professionalism within our profession."
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"I endorse this lawyer. A legend in the legal community. Great lawyer and a fair and honest man."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1971 - Present
Attorney, Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.
Associations
1981 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th CircuitMember
1978 - Present
U.S. District Court Northern District of FloridaMember
1977 - Present
U.S. District Court Southern District of FloridaMember
1977 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals 5th CircuitMember
1968 - Present
U.S. District Court Middle District of FloridaMember
Clearwater Bar Association
Member
Clearwater Bar Association
Board of Directors
Education
1966
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1963
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English