Carlton Fields

Also Known As: Carlton Fields, Carlton

Law Firms

VAULT RANKINGS 2013

#1 The Best Law Firms For Diversity

#18 The Best Law Firms to Work For

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GENERAL INFO

Headquarters: Tampa, FL
7 offices
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THE BUZZ…

• “Collegial”
• “Family-friendly”
• “Strong in Florida”
• “Hours heavy”

NEWS AND UPDATES

Vault's Scoop

Uppers

• “People are genuine and friendly”
• “Well-known by a lot of experienced Florida practitioners”
• “A lot of diversity initiatives”

Downers

• “Could improve its national reputation”
• “Billable hour requirement”
• “Mid-size firm syndrome: big firm demands with small firm pay and perks”

ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

Founded in Tampa in 1901, Carlton Fields has established itself as a southeast name throughout Florida and in Atlanta. With practice areas ranging from antitrust and trade regulation to intellectual property, the firm has most recently earned acclaim for its real estate and construction practices.

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Carlton Fields SALARIES

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Carlton Fields SURVEY SAYS

Vault’s Verdict: Associates at Carlton Fields are very happy with the substantive assignments, friendly culture and excellent training. Stellar diversity initiatives also get high marks.

Associate Life

Satisfaction
• “I am very satisfied with the level of work and type of experience I am getting here.”
• “I get to work on a wide variety of matters for a diverse array of clients and industries. I work with partners and associates of all levels. I'm entrusted with responsibility on my own, given a considerable amount of independence, but with appropriate support and oversight, given my level. I am respected and treated like a colleague, even by the most senior partners, which is appreciated.”
• “I really like the people I work with everyday and the work is fun and challenging.”
• “[I’m in a] great practice group and really enjoy the people that I work with. [I am] still looking to get more interesting assignments but there is a great mentoring component at the firm.”

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