Original partners Paul Meissner and Ed Carlson graduated from Clearwater high school in the 1960s. After Paul Meissner‘s stint in the FBI, the two reunited to open a law firm in Clearwater. Since that time, the firm has developed a profound relationship with the local community. And what started in 1971 as just two lawyers has blossomed into almost twenty–at five physical locations.

Welcome to Carlson Meissner & Hayslett

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Achieving Excellence In Our Community

At Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett, we are established, well-regarded, and well-known within the legal community. Everything we do is rooted in our creed of providing a personalized experience with exceptional work ethics and morals. As a top-tier firm, we produce better results because we offer a personal, hands-on, boutique legal experience compared to a big-box, generic law firm. Here’s what you can expect from Carlson, Meissner, & Hayslett:

  • Our lawyers are originally from the Tampa Bay area–or have deep roots here–and they are involved in their local communities, children’s schools, and other philanthropic organizations.
  • We are local experts, not national cookie cutters, with a significant presence in our communities as little league coaches, board members, and local clubs and organizational leaders.
  • Our firm has nominated some of the judges our clients have come to trust during their darkest moments.
  • We maintain a family-like environment for our employees, influencing the care we provide our clients.
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A Long Legacy of Personalized Care

When you trust us with your legal issues, you can expect care and personalization that you can only obtain through fifty years of dedicated service to our local communities. Thank you for being part of the Carlson, Meissner, & Hayslett family.

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