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    Tampa Bay Criminal and Injury Attorneys Fighting for You

    The attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett have been proudly serving clients in the Tampa Bay community since 1971. Since this time, our attorneys have worked tirelessly to help clients protect their rights and reach the best possible outcome in their cases.

    We are passionate about representing clients in criminal defense, personal injury, Social Security disability, and workers’ compensation cases. There’s no reason to face these legal matters alone—let us stand by your side and fight for you.

    If you are in need of legal representation, there’s no better place to turn to than Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett. Together, our team of attorneys has over 125 years of combined legal experience. Let us put this experience to work for you. Learn more about your legal options—and how we can help—by scheduling a free consultation with us. To schedule your consultation, call 877-728-9653 today.

    How Can We Help You?

    Personal Injury

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    Our Law Firm Has A Reputation For Excellence

    Over the years, our attorneys have been repeatedly recognized for legal excellence. Two of the attorneys on our team are Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyers, which is the highest level of recognition awarded by The Florida Bar.

    Several attorneys on our team have also been awarded the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is often referred to as the gold standard in legal ratings. This award is only given to attorneys with high ethical standards and superior legal skills. As a team, our law firm was included on the list of Florida’s Top Ranked Law Firms based on these Martindale-Hubbell ratings.

    Eight attorneys on our team are rated a perfect 10 out of 10 on Avvo, one of the leading websites for attorney ratings. This rating is based on a number of factors, including our attorneys’ experience and the value they provide to clients and peers in the legal community.

    We Take Pride in Winning For Our Clients

    $115M+

    Settlements and Verdicts

    1,000+

    Criminal Jury Trials

    15,000+

    Criminal Defense Clients

    $50M+

    Social Security Claims

    Our Commitment to Our Clients in Tampa Bay

    At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we provide effective, honest, and aggressive legal representation to each and every one of our clients. We’ve made this commitment to our clients since 1971, when our law firm first began representing clients in Tampa Bay.

    We are also committed to being available to our clients. If you need to talk to us about your case, you won’t have any trouble reaching us. You aren’t just another client to us—we genuinely care about how your case is affecting your life and your future. We know how important it is to you to reach the best possible outcome in your case, which is what motivates us to fight tirelessly to help you achieve this goal. With over 125 years of combined experience, we have what it takes to win the most complex criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability cases.

    Our Team is Your Team

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    What Sets Our Law Firm Apart

    There are countless law firms in Tampa Bay, but none that can compare to Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett. At our law firm, we go above and beyond to ensure we are providing the strongest representation possible to our clients. We draw on our team’s strengths, conduct mock courtroom trials, and rely on innovative computer technology to build a case and help our clients win. Our goal is to craft compelling arguments and exhibits that are powerful enough to help the judge and jury understand your side of the case. This unique approach combined with our extensive legal experience helps our attorneys provide effective legal representation to our clients.

    This isn’t just another case to us—we understand that your life and your future are at stake. That’s what motivates us to aggressively pursue the best possible outcome for you. Contact our law firm now to take the first step towards seeking justice.

    Client Testimonials

    Larry
    New Port Richey, FL

    My disability claim was approved inside of 5 months.I received excellent service from Attorney Terri Cromley And her staff. They were pleasant and explained everything thoroughly. My phone calls were returned pro...

     
    Janina
    Bradenton, FL

    Terri Cromley was my lawyer for my disability case. She was so knowledgeable about my medical records that she brought up things I wouldn’t have thought of to the Judge. I was only expecting a year of backpay when...

     
    Barbara
    Spring Hill, FL

    Terri Cromley made everything go so easy for me. She worked hard to get what she needed to prepare before the court and did an outstanding job. I trust Terri 100% and fully recommend her to anyone who needs a cari...

     

    We Take A Team Approach to Winning Your Case

    At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we know that reaching the best possible outcome in your case is a team effort. That’s why we always take a team approach to ensuring that our clients receive the most effective legal representation possible. Our team consists of five former state attorneys, two board certified criminal specialists, and a former FBI special agent. Each member of our team has unique skills and experience that they use to our clients’ advantage. The collaborative environment at our law firm allows us to capitalize on the strengths of each of our lawyers in order to achieve the best possible results for our clients.

    If you choose to hire Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, you won’t be represented by a single attorney, but rather a team of knowledgeable lawyers who are ready to fight to protect your legal rights. We are here to serve you as a team.

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    On Behalf of the Firm   March 11, 2023
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    Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Lawyers Today

    Our attorneys are proud to represent clients in criminal, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability cases. In each case, we are committed to putting our clients’ interests first and working tirelessly to reach the best possible outcome. Don’t take our word for it—see what some of our former clients had to say about working with us by reading the Google reviews of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett.

    We have five offices located in Tampa, Clearwater, Bradenton, New Port Richey and Spring Hill. This gives our attorneys the opportunity to serve clients throughout the greater Tampa Bay area. We encourage you to give our law firm a call or stop by in person to see us.

    Take the first step towards protecting your rights by scheduling a free consultation with our team today. To schedule your consultation, call 877-728-9653 or fill out the form on this website.

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    Spring Hill, FL 34607
    PH: 352-597-2464

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    601 N Ashley Dr #1100-1007
    Tampa, FL 33602
  • PH: 813-223-2030
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    250 N Belcher Rd #102
    Clearwater, FL 33765

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    7614 Massachusetts Ave
    New Port Richey, FL 34653
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    Bradenton, FL 34208
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