Casey K. Carlson

Casey K. Carlson

4.9
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 35 years

Workers compensation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Social Security

601 N Ashley Dr, Suite 1100-1007, Tampa, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 27 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1998

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett P.A

601 N Ashley Dr, Suite 1100-1007, Tampa, FL, 33606

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Casey K. Carlson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

77 Client Reviews

5 star (73) 4 star (4)
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Posted by Debra | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Workmans Comp Case

Attorney Casey Carlson and Lisa were Amazing! Best experience I ever had with a law firm. They were very knowledgeable, hard working and respectful. Always prompt in responding to me when I needed them. I am very happy with the outcome. Exceeded my expectations! I would definitely recommend Cas...ey Carlson as your next Attorney.

Posted by brenda | November 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

good customer service

i hired this attorney because i needed assistance with workers compensation. Mr. Carlson informed about all the information about WC. I did receive the medical attention and payments needed. Mr. Carlson was extremely helpful and had all finalized when needed.

Posted by Robert | July 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Robert

Casey and his staff were extremely courteous and kept me updated and informed throughout the entire process. My first time involved with a lawyer for any reason and it was a breeze. I would highly recommend Casey to anybody in need of his services! Thank You Casey and his team!

Posted by Alphonso | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My experience

Very nice. Informative and constant communication. Keep me updated everyday all throughout the case. Very awesome lawyer

Posted by Victor | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Victor W

I been thrown down by Lawyer Morgen Morgen, Some one recommended for me mister Carlson. He seen the wining case right away. And solved out of Court. Only call to me and say come pick up the chak. We have good lawyers, bet lawyers and the best lawyers. He is the best Lawyer.

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Casey K. Carlson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Betty Whitman

Workers compensation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I met Casey when I first joined this firm about 2 years ago. Since then I continue to be impressed with the depth of his knowledge, his negotiation skills and his ability to strategize tough claims in to successful ones! He works hard for his client's best interests!"

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Andrew Spence

Workers compensation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey is nothing short of a gentleman and a scholar, and his legal services are top shelf!. He has a never ending amount of knowledge in this subject, and he has truly seen it all when it comes to issues of workers' compensation. I absolutely endorse and recommend Casey Carlson, and it is truly a joy to work with him."

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Shpresa Idrizi

Workers compensation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Casey on a professional and personal level. His attention to detail is impeccable! I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Casey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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M. Miller

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mitchell Feldman

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We send our clients to Casey Carlson and his law firm, Carlson Meissner."

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Robert Alston

Workers compensation lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases with Mr. Carlson and he is well versed in the law and represents his clients well."

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James Hayslett

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey Carlson knows more about Worker's Compensation law than any other attorney in the state of Florida. Lawyers from all over the state consult with him when they have a workers compensation question. I know him to have represented literally thousands of claimants. He is an aggressive, caring and thorough advocate for each and every one of his clients. I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Ricardo Rivera

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey Carlson is an attorney of the highest ethical and moral standards and a partner at the offices of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. He is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Reid

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey Carlson is known as a leader in the field of worker's compensation law. His expertise and knowledge is at the top of the class for attorneys in this area."

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Gary Hewetson

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey is experienced, knowledgeable, caring and absolutely committed to providing his clients with quality representation. He is a results oriented, purposeful,and very effective advocate .I endorse this lawyer."

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John Hart

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very perceptive of the legal issues and their significance in the client's case. His practical approach and "what's in the client's best interest?" attitude are invaluable to those in need of his services."

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Deborah Moss

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey cares for his clients and get excellant results for them. He always puts the needs of his clients first, and understands how devastating being injured at work is for them. He is aggressive but compassionate and does a great job. I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Carlson

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey is a one of the finest workers' compensation attorneys that I have had a privilege to know. He is of the highest moral and ethical character. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Meissner

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey Carlson is a partner in the law office of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. He is an attorney who I have known for many years of the highest moral and ethical standards. I endorse this lawyer."

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Terri Cromley

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"Casey Carlson fights hard to obtain benefits and settlements for his clients. He does not back down to insurance companies. In addition to fighting for his clients, Casey is a very generous person. Casey was instrumental in starting the local branch of our Florida Workers' Compensation charity, the Friends of 440."

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Christopher Frey

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Carlson is an outstanding attorney who knows more about worker's compensation law than any attorney in his field. Casey is knowledgeable, aggressive, concerned for the well-being of his clients and is a die-hard advocate for them."

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Matthew Donaldson

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Warm and caring. An honest man who puts the needs of his client's first. Gets results. A closer. Great knowledge of the law."

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James Jenkins

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Casey has a great reputation in the legal community and is a great teacher and mentor for younger attorneys who want to learn how to effectively advocate for their clients. Casey is not afraid to go out of his way to help clients who may find themselves in difficult situations when they are injured and anyone who finds themselves in such situations would be lucky to call Casey their attorney."

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John Fernandez

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Casey and I have worked together over the course of the 10 years I've been practicing. He is competent and has a solid knowledge of workers compensation matters."

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Matthew Wheeley

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jennifer Burns

Personal injury lawyer

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Deborah Moss

Criminal defense lawyer

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Edward Carlson

Personal injury lawyer

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James Jenkins

Personal injury lawyer

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Gary Hewetson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Jason Reid

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Hayslett

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Frey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ricardo Rivera

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Raaymakers

Workers compensation lawyer

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John Hart

Personal injury lawyer

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Terri Cromley

Workers compensation lawyer

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Jason Fox

Workers compensation lawyer

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Matthew Donaldson

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Paul Meissner

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Antonio Viera

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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John Fernandez

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Partner, Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A.

Associations

1995 - Present

Tampa Bay Friends of 440

Scholarship Fund

1993 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Florida Bar, Worker's Compensation Section

Member

1993 - Present

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Member

1993 - Present

Workers' Compensation 440

Past Chair

Tampa Bay Friends of 440

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Westphal vs. City of St. Petersburg

Changed the law.

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Education

1989

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Florida Southern College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Business Network International

How to Handle a Workers' Compensation Claim

2010

Workers' Compensation 440

Workers' Compensation

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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