Atty. Charles A. Wachter
Charles A. Wachter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law.
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Charles A. Wachter is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1985). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Charles A. Wachter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Insurance Law
- Charles A., who practices law in Tampa, Florida, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Charles A. Wachter's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles A. Wachter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles A. Wachter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Charles A. Wachter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Charles A. Wachter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
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 Tampa 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 andnue, 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.
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