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The attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett are proud to serve clients in Tampa in personal injury, criminal defense, Social Security disability, and workers’ compensation cases. With more than 125 years of combined experience, our attorneys have dealt with countless different types of legal cases. This extensive legal experience allows us to develop the most effective defense strategies that will help us reach the best possible outcome in our clients’ cases.

At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we aren’t just known for our aggressive representation. We are also known for making a connection to our clients. Our commitment to our clients is one of the reasons why we have been repeatedly recognized for legal excellence. In fact, we were voted one of Florida’s Top Ranked Law Firms based on AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings. Learn how we can help you with your case by scheduling a free consultation today.

How Can We Help You?

Personal Injury

 

Criminal Defense

 

DUI/DWI

 

Social Security Disability

 

Workers’ Compensation

 

Auto Accidents

 

Our Promise to Our Clients

Our attorneys have over 125 years of combined experience representing clients in criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and Social Security disability cases. We know that what we do for you will ultimately help you put the pieces of your life back together again. That’s why we have a sincere interest in your welfare and your future. You can rely on us to always put your interests first. While we are aggressive in our approach to winning cases, our practice is also grounded in establishing and maintaining close relationships with the individuals we serve.

You will always receive comprehensive counsel in an informative and supportive manner. At each stage in your case, we take the time to ensure that you and your family know exactly what is happening. We want you to understand all the available options and have the information you need to decide what is right for you.

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

We Genuinely Care About Our Clients

Many of our clients come into our office for the first time feeling scared or alone. They are facing something that seems incredibly difficult, embarrassing, or defeating. Once they realize they have a skilled attorney on their side, they start to feel confident. They realize someone cares about them and will fight to protect their rights and making sure they are treated fairly.

All those weighty and negative emotions begin to transform as our clients put their trust in us. We have the skill and ability to relentlessly go after whatever they are entitled to receive. We know if someone has been injured or accused of a crime, they deserve an experienced advocate who will take their problem personally, with both tenacity and compassion.

We genuinely care about our clients. We know that their future depends on us, which is what motivates us to work tirelessly on their behalf.

Our Team is Your Team

Taking A Team Approach to Win Your Case

At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we understand that working together as a team is the best way to provide you with the strongest possible representation. That’s why we take great pride in using a team approach in each of our cases. You won’t just have one attorney in your corner when you hire our firm—you will have our entire team standing behind you.

We are always willing to combine our team’s experience and resources to get you the best results. Fostering a collaborative atmosphere that focuses on sharing and drawing on the strengths of other attorneys in the firm helps increase our clients’ successes and wins. At our firm, our clients also receive the benefit of our full, dedicated, and experienced support staff who work diligently behind the scenes. Every member on our team shares the same goal: to reach the best possible outcome in your case.

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We Are Committed to Protecting Your Best Interests

Hiring an attorney early on in your case can have a positive impact on its ultimate outcome and so can having a lawyer who is willing to endure a long legal battle. No matter what you are facing, you can count on our team of attorneys to fight to reach the best possible outcome in your case. We will keep the same level of tenacity in fighting for you no matter how long it takes to complete the case. At Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett, we will always go above and beyond to protect your best interests.

As experienced trial lawyers and skilled negotiators, our attorneys will not back down. We understand that your future is at stake, so you have far too much on the line to settle for a less-than-favorable outcome. We know how to play hardball for our clients—and we always play to win.

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Schedule A Free Consultation With Our Skilled Lawyers in Tampa Today

If you have been charged with a crime or have another reason for legal representation, your future may be hanging in the balance. You deserve to have the most effective representation possible. That’s why at a time like this, you should turn to the dedicated attorneys at Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett for help. For decades, we have represented clients in Tampa in criminal defense, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and disability cases.

Our office is located in Downtown Tampa close to Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park and the Tampa Museum of Art, just an 8 mile drive from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Learn more about what it’s like to work with us by reading the Google reviews of Carlson Meissner Hart & Hayslett. Then, take the first step towards seeking justice by scheduling a no-cost consultation with our team. To schedule your consultation, call 813-223-2030 or fill out the form on this website.