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50 Years of Service

For over fifty years, the legal team at Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett has provided the highest level of personalized legal services, helping countless individuals navigate challenging legal matters. The attorneys at the firm have the knowledge and experience to achieve positive outcomes in complex cases and are honored to be known for legal excellence and a legacy of service to the Bradenton community.

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Senior Partner J. Kevin Hayslett, Esq.

Attorney J. Keven Hayslett is committed to the legacy of service and superior legal work established over 50 years serving the Bradenton community. A partner at Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett, his background serving as an Assistant State Attorney has given him a breadth of knowledge and experience in negotiations to achieve a positive outcome, along with familiarity with the local courts and their personnel. He is a familiar figure in the local community, with an exceptional level of knowledge of the law, from both sides of the aisle, which has served his clients well.

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Senior Partner Casey K. Carlson, Esq.

Attorney Casey K. Carlson is a highly respected legal professional with over three decades of experience in the industry. As a partner at Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the Tampa legal community. Mr. Carlson is a distinguished member of the Florida Bar, Colorado Bar, and Clearwater Bar Association and has a reputation for exceptional trial skills and personalized service. He is deeply committed to serving his clients with the utmost professionalism, integrity, and compassion.

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Founding Partner Edward D. Carlson

Edward D. Carlson is a highly respected legal professional who co-founded Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett in 1971. With more than fifty years of experience, he has established himself as a trusted name in the legal community. Mr. Carlson's extensive legal background includes serving as a municipal judge in Belleair and Safety Harbor. He is also a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Clearwater Bar Association, the U.S. District Courts of the Middle District, Southern District, and Northern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals.Throughout his career, Mr. Carlson has built a legacy of personalized client attention, exceptional legal skills, and a deep commitment to service. These qualities have become the foundation of the firm's continued success in handling complex and challenging cases.

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Founding Partner Paul A. Meissner, Jr.

Paul A. Meissner, Jr. is a highly respected legal professional and founding partner at Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett. With a career spanning over three decades, Mr. Meissner has established himself as a leading authority in his field. He is widely recognized for his exceptional legal skills and has earned numerous accolades for his work, including an AV “Preeminent” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a “10” rating from Avvo, two of the most prestigious peer-review rating services in the legal industry. In addition to his impressive legal career, Mr. Meissner has also served as an educator at Stetson College of Law in St. Petersburg and an Instructor at the Criminal Justice Institute in St. Petersburg. He has also worked as an FBI Special Agent and an Assistant State Attorney, giving him a unique perspective and invaluable experience in the legal system. As a founding partner of Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett, Mr. Meissner has played a pivotal role in establishing the firm as one of the most successful and respected practices in the state. His commitment to providing exceptional legal services to his clients has helped the firm build a reputation for excellence and personalized attention.

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