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About Gary
Biography
I am originally from upstate New York and moved to Florida in 1973 to attend Stetson University College of Law. I have been engaged in the private practice of law since passing the bar exam in 1976. Most of my legal work today is in the area of Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and probate.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-300 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 49 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
Carnal & Mansfield, P.A.
6528 Central Ave. Suite B, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33707-1342
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Gary Alan Carnal's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Gary Carnal for many years. He is a highly respected attorney in our community. I strongly endorce him."
"With over 33 years of service to the Tampa Bay community, Gary Carnal is an exceptionally experienced attorney who has the professional acclaim of his fellow attorneys. The clients he represents in bankruptcy matters have an excellent attorney at their side."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
Robert Byelick
Workers compensation lawyer
Camille Iurillo
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Peer Review rated "AV", Matindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Recognition Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1994 - Present
President, Carnal & Mansfield, P.A.
Associations
1978 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
1976 - Present
The Florida Bar AssociationMember
1991 - 2009
Tampa Bankruptcy Bar AssociationMember
1976 - 1981
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
ProTecht Industries, Inc.
Successful liquidation to resolve creditors and consumer complaints
Education
1976
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
State University of New York
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Wills for the Greatest Generation
Wills
2010
2010 Defense Counsel Conference
Estate/Survivor Claims
1990
Bankruptcy Basics
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Basics
1988
Bankruptcy seminar
Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy
1986
Continuing education
Real Estate License Renewal Course
Publications
1976
St. Petersburg Times
Lawyer Advertising
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can a furniture store that secured my furniture in a credit contract pick up my furniture?
19 Jan 2014
Q&A
My house burned down and I got 75K total for the loss. Can I file chapter 7 bahkruptcy before I replace my home?
07 Feb 2013
Q&A
Home equity loan is listed as "charged off as bad debt/profit and loss write off" by original creditor, will they still pursue?
08 Feb 2011