Atty. Carl B Schwait
Mr. Carl B Schwait is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, governmental liability, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Gainesville, FL · 50+ Years Experience
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About Carl B Schwait at a Glance
Carl B Schwait is a Senior Partner based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at Dell Graham, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl (1976). Educated at University of Miami (J.D., 1976) and University of Rochester (B.A. Psychology, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association (President 2003-2004) The Florida Bar (Member, Trial Lawyers Section Vice Chairperson, Member Benefits Committee) Florida Defense Lawyers Association James C and Adkins American Inn of Court National Institute of Trial Advocacy American Board of Trial Advocates. Serves clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Carl B Schwait
- Mr. Carl B Schwait is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, governmental liability, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
- Carl received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Carl practices at Dell Graham, P.A. in Gainesville, FL
Practice Areas Explained
Carl B Schwait's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl B Schwait handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Gainesville.
Wrongful Death in Gainesville
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Personal Injury in Gainesville
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Carl B Schwait is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Gainesville
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Carl B Schwait is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance Law in Gainesville
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Carl B Schwait is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Mediation & Arbitration in Gainesville
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Carl B Schwait is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Gainesville
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Gainesville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Gainesville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Gainesville Choose Carl B Schwait
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Carl B Schwait's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, litigation, insurance, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Carl B Schwait brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation, Carl B Schwait can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Gainesville
A Gainesville-based practice means Carl B Schwait attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Carl B Schwait Handles in Gainesville
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