Practice Areas
Education
- J.D., Stetson University College of Law, 1979 (Stetson Law Review; Phi Delta Phi)
- B.S., With Honors, University of Tampa, 1976
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Distinctions
AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar
The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-present
Florida Super Lawyers, 2007
Stetson University College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Admiralty Law, Stetson University College of Law
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Tampa, Florida 33602
F (813) 229-8313
Quick Look
Carl R. Nelson has experience in commercial litigation, including defense of class actions and qui tam proceedings, representation of Receivers in SEC enforcement actions, and representation of insurers on business practices and coverage issues. Admiralty and maritime law litigation of cases involving environmental protection laws (including class actions), collisions, cargo damage, injury and death, charter party disputes, insurance coverage issues, salvage claims, and considered an expert in admiralty limitation of liability actions. Appellate practice in state and federal courts in litigated cases.
Presentations and Publications
Presentations
- "Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute," Speaker, Annual Seminar, Savannah, GA
Publications
- "Maritime Jurisdiction" and "Personal Injury and Wrongful Death," Author, The Florida Bar's Maritime Law and Practice Manual
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- The Florida Bar: Member, Admiralty Law Section and Board Certification Committee
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association of the United States: Member, Maritime Personnel and Cruise Ship Committees, 1980-present
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute: Member, 1980-present
- Served in United States Navy, 1965-1971
Community Involvement
- Rotary Club of Tampa 1999-present
