Appellate Attorney Eric Kay Joins Carlton Fields

MIAMI, FL – Eric Kay has joined Carlton Fields’ Appellate and Trial Support Practice as senior counsel in the firm’s Miami office. He was most recently an associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

Kay focuses his practice on complex litigation and appeals. He represents clients in matters spanning a wide variety of substantive areas, including business litigation, class actions, and government issues.

“We are excited to welcome Eric to the firm,” said Joseph Lang, chair of Carlton Fields’ Appellate and Trial Support Practice. “His experience and dedication to his practice align perfectly with the firm’s values and the high standard of service we provide to our clients.”

Kay handles cases before trial and appellate courts throughout the country. He has briefed numerous appeals before the federal courts of appeals, the Florida Supreme Court, and state appellate courts.

“As an appellate lawyer, I’m excited to join what I consider to be the premier appellate practice in Florida,” said Kay. “I look forward to learning from my new colleagues and continuing to grow my practice with Carlton Fields.”

Kay obtained his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.

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