Carlton Fields
Carlton Fields is a large law firm founded in 1901, providing a wide range of legal and consultative services with a strong commitment to diversity, technology, and community service.
History
Carlton Fields was founded in 1901 and has grown to become a leading provider of legal and consultative services. The firm has a longstanding history of serving a broad spectrum of business clients and has expanded its expertise significantly over the decades.
Services
Carlton Fields offers an extensive range of legal services including Appellate & Trial Support, Business Transactions, Class Actions, Construction, Creditors’ Rights and Bankruptcy, Cybersecurity and Privacy, Environmental Regulation & Litigation, Financial Services Regulatory, Government Contracts, Health Care, Insurance, Intellectual Property, International Litigation & Arbitration, Labor & Employment, Litigation and Trials, Mass Tort and Product Liability, Real Estate, Securities Litigation and Enforcement, Tax, Technology, Telecommunications, and White Collar Crime & Government Investigations. Additionally, the firm provides human capital management services through Core Triangle and consulting services through Centinel Consulting and CF Compliance Consulting Group, which specializes in federal and state financial services and insurance compliance and regulatory matters.
Locations
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, Carlton Fields maintains offices in multiple strategic locations including Atlanta, GA; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; Washington, D.C.; Hartford, CT; New York, NY; and Orlando, FL. These locations facilitate the firm's comprehensive service delivery and accessibility to a broad client base.
Diversity and Inclusion
Carlton Fields is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values. The firm has been recognized among Vault’s 2024 'Best Law Firms for Diversity,' earning top rankings for racial and ethnic diversity, diversity for women, and overall diversity. This commitment is further reflected in the firm's policies that encourage and reward exceptional performance without prejudice based on various demographics.
Publications and Media
Carlton Fields produces multiple blogs and publications aimed at keeping clients informed on various legal matters. These include 'Classified: The Class Action Blog,' 'PropertyCasualtyFocus,' 'I Object! A Blog on Appellate Issues in Litigation,' 'Florida Appeals Court Decisions,' 'Reinsurance Focus,' and 'Expect Focus® - Legal Issues and Developments.' Additionally, the firm hosts a podcast series called 'No Password Required' focusing on cybersecurity industry topics, and it publishes annual surveys such as its Class Action Survey.
Industry Recognition
Carlton Fields has received multiple accolades for its legal services and industry contributions. The firm's insurance group was named one of Law360’s 2023 'Practice Groups of the Year.' It is also recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s inaugural 'Leading Edge Law Firms 2024' report. These recognitions underscore the firm's high standards and exceptional service delivery in the legal industry.