Practice Areas
Industries
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
- Florida State Courts
- 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, 2005-2011
Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2010
Stetson University College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Admiralty and Maritime Law, 1996-present
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Carl R. Nelson, shareholder in the Firm’s Insurance, Healthcare and Class Action Litigation Practice and Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law by The Florida Bar, recently appeared on CNBC’s Power Lunch to discuss the impact of the oil spill. In the segment, Mr. Nelson discusses who is liable and by how much – in what is fast becoming one of the nation’s worst environmental disasters.
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Quick Look
Carl R. Nelson is a shareholder in the Insurance, Healthcare and Class Action Litigation Practice. Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law by The Florida Bar, he has extensive experience litigating admiralty and maritime law cases involving environmental protection laws (including class actions), collisions, cargo damage, injury and death, charter party disputes, insurance coverage issues, salvage claims, mortgage foreclosures, and considered an expert in admiralty limitation of liability actions. He headed the firm's legal team in the litigation arising out of the 1993 Tampa Bay oil spill and argued numerous appeals. In addition, he 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. His Appellate practice experience includes litigated cases in state and federal courts.
Past Experience
- Fowler White Gillen Boggs Villareal Banker, P.A.
Clerk - Fowler White Gillen Boggs Villareal Banker, P.A.
Associate - Served in United States Navy, 1965-1971
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
Community Involvement
- Rotary Club of Tampa 1999-present
