Legal 500 US Recognizes Carlton Fields, Attorneys in 2026 Guide

TAMPA, FL – Carlton Fields and eight of its attorneys were recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US “City Elite” guide, which highlights top-tier lawyers and regional law firms focusing on high-stakes work within key metropolitan markets in the United States.

Carlton Fields’ rankings include:  

Practice Rankings:

• Corporate and M&A – Florida

Attorney Rankings:

Florida

• Jordan August – Corporate and M&A
• Nathanial Doliner – Corporate and M&A
• Robert Freedman – Real Estate
• Donald Kirk – Finance and Restructuring
• Brian Soares – Corporate and M&A
• Eleanor Yost – Intellectual Property

Atlanta

• Susan Spencer – Corporate and M&A

Washington, D.C.

• Gene Rossi – White Collar Crime

Legal 500 is an independent guide evaluating law firms and lawyers by analyzing large-scale data from both firms and clients, combining extensive research, interviews, and performance metrics across practice areas, industries, and jurisdictions.

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