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Thomas W. Carey

Carey Leisure & Neal • Clearwater, FL
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Contact

Email
EX@IYJ.CO
Phone
(800) 927-0400 | (72
Address
Clearwater, FL, 33764, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Florida1978Massachusetts1977Rhode Island1977U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida1981U.S. Tax Court

About

Thomas W. Carey is a highly respected attorney based in Clearwater, Florida, specializing in personal injury, wrongful death, cemetery malpractice, and funeral home malpractice. With nearly five decades of legal experience, he has built a reputation for providing compassionate and effective representation for clients facing challenging circumstances. Mr. Carey earned his J.D. cum laude from Suffolk University Law School in 1978 and holds an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law, where he was honored with the Graduate Law Fellowship and the Distinguished Service Award in June 2010. His extensive educational background equips him with a comprehensive understanding of the legal issues that affect individuals and families in distressing situations. At Carey Leisure & Neal, Mr. Carey is dedicated to advocating for the rights of his clients, ensuring they receive the justice and compensation they deserve. He approaches each case with diligence and empathy, recognizing the emotional and financial toll that personal injury and malpractice can impose. Serving clients throughout Clearwater and the surrounding areas, Thomas W. Carey combines his extensive legal knowledge with a genuine commitment to his clients’ well-being. His unwavering dedication makes him a trusted ally for those navigating the complexities of personal injury and malpractice law.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

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Credentials

Education
New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 1979 | LL.M. | Honors: Graduate Law Fellowship | Honors: Awarded Distinguished Service Award, June 2010 | Major: Taxation | Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978 | J.D. | Honors: cum laude | Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia, 1972 | A.B.
Certifications
Board certified in civil trial law by: The Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and EducationBoard certified in civil trial law by: National Board of Trial Advocacy

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
Best Lawyers in America, 2007–2010 | Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Cum Laude, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978 | Awarded Distinguished Service Award from Stetson University College of Law – June 2010 | Tampa Bay's Best Lawyer Personal Injury, Tampa Bay Magazine, July/August 2008 edition | Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers™, 2006–2010 | AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review RatedSM by Martindale-Hubbell®
Associations
Clearwater Bar Association | Rhode Island Bar Association | Massachusetts Bar Association | The Florida Bar | American Association for Justice, Florida State Delegate (Elected) | American Association for Justice, Funeral Services and Cemetery Malpractice (Litigation Chair) | Florida Justice Association, 1987 - 1997 (Member, Board of Directors) | Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association | Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), 1985 - 1986 (State Chairman) | Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), Pinellas County Chapter, 1984 - 1985 (President) | Pinellas/Pasco Boy Scouts of America, 1992 - 1994 (Member, Board of Directors) | Remove Intoxicated Drivers (RID), Tampa Bay area (Founding Member)
Speaking
Adjunct Professor, Trial Practice, Stetson University College of Law | Lecturer, Funeral Home and Cemetery Malpractice, The Dram Shop Act
Updated: May 26, 2026