Carl R. Nelson is 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.
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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 Industries · Insurance · Insurance Company Regulation and Litigation Distinctions AV Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Board Certified in Admiralty and Maritime Law, The Florida Bar The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2012 Florida Super Lawyers, 2007-2011 Stetson University College of Law, Adjunct Professor of Admiralty and Maritime Law, 1996-present Related News · Forty-Five Fowler White Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 · 50 Fowler White Boggs Attorneys Named in Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2011 · Forty-Eight Fowler White Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 |