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Original partners Paul Meissner and Ed Carlson graduated from Clearwater high school in the 1960s. After Paul Meissner‘s stint in the FBI, the two reunited to open a law firm in Clearwater. Since that time, the firm has developed a profound relationship with the local community. And what started in 1971 as just two lawyers has blossomed into almost twenty-at five physical locations.

At Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett, we are established, well-regarded, and well-known within the legal community. Everything we do is rooted in our creed of providing a personalized experience with exceptional work ethics and morals. As a top-tier firm, we produce better results because we offer a personal, hands-on, boutique legal experience compared to a big-box, generic law firm. Here's what you can expect from Carlson, Meissner, & Hayslett: