A trial lawyer since 1981 and a mediator since 1992 (State and Federal Court), Karl’s experience includes state and federal court work in the following areas: petroleum marketing, franchise and other trade regulation; trademark disputes; class actions; environmental; construction for engineer, architect, contractor and developer clients; condominium; ADA accessibility; professional liability for lawyer and engineer clients; non-compete agreement disputes; computer; personal injury, including insurance and self-insured defense; toxic tort; product liability; insurance coverage disputes; labor and employment disputes, and real property, which includes extensive land use work. Karl currently serves as the Phelps Florida Pro Bono partner.
Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Environment, Energy and Resources Section
- The Florida Bar l Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
- Hillsborough County Bar Association Civic
- Tampa’s Bay Area Legal Services, Pro Bono Legal Services
- Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay – Executive Board of Directors
Recognition
- AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized for Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Environmental Litigation, and Land Use and Zoning Litigation in The Best Lawyers in America
- Florida Super Lawyers
- Board Member of the Year, Boys and Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, 13th Judicial Circuit Court’s Pro Bono Committee, H.A.V.E. A HEART and Bay Area Legal Services Volunteer Lawyers Program
- Legal Eagle, Franchise Times Magazine
- Legal Elite, Florida Trend