FIRM PROFILE

CARLTON FIELDS

INTRODUCTION

Carlton Fields was established in1901 and is one of Florida's oldest and largest law firms. Since our inception, the firm has grown to over 230 lawyers with a nationwide practice featuring offices in Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach, St. Petersburg, and Miami.

The firm has an extensive client base of national and local corporations, state and local public bodies as well as individuals. Our practice encompasses all aspects of civil law in local, state, national and international jurisdictions.

SERVICES

Carlton Fields' practice includes all the fields traditionally provided by large general civil practice firms. The firm also maintains specific areas of practice, including: Admiralty, Antitrust, Banking, Business and Real Estate Financing, Business Transactions, Construction, Employment Law, Environmental and Land Use Planning, General Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Governmental Representation, Health Care, Insolvency and Creditors Rights, Intellectual Property, International Trade and Transactions, Real Property, Taxation, Transactions, Workouts and Reorganizations.

When the services of more than one practice area are required by a client, one designated attorney coordinates and supervises these activities. The attorney is aware of the capabilities of each area as well as his client's particular needs. Depending upon the client's individual requirements, we have the flexibility to work individually or in teams. This approach enables us to address clients' needs in the most timely, efficient manner while giving the most attention to quality.

LAWYERS

Our lawyers share outstanding academic backgrounds and the sincere desire to improve the communities in which they practice law. The firm's approach to superior client service has attracted people of the highest caliber to our team.

In addition, firm attorneys have served in positions of responsibility in federal and state governments, as well as civic, community and bar leadership positions. Carlton Fields lawyers proudly participate in work for a variety of pro bono projects.

PHILOSOPHY

The attorneys of Carlton Fields devote their professional energies not only to solving clients' problems but to anticipating them. We continually develop the creative solutions required to turn present circumstances to future advantage. Our focus is long term, going beyond the matter at hand to emerging trends and opportunities that may affect our clients for many years to come.

We practice preventative law that helps our clients avoid problems before they arise. We not only seek to be an adviser, counselor, and advocate for our clients, but also a team member dedicated to achieving mutual goals. Whether providing counsel to an individual or putting together an international corporate transaction, our attorneys have one overall goal: to get results for our clients by providing the best possible job in terms of quality work, timely service and sensitivity to cost.

The Orlando office provides the firm's clients access to one of the fastest growing economic regions of the state.

Positioned in the heart of Orlando's business and financial community, the Orlando office has become a vital part of the state's business expansion and serves a wide range of clients with interests in the area.