Overview

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Carson Oakley is an Attorney in the Firm’s Nashville office and a member of the Litigation practice group.

Ms. Oakley represents clients in complex commercial, healthcare, and litigation disputes, earning recognition for her thoughtful approach and results-driven counsel in high-stakes matters.

In prior years, Ms. Oakley focused on construction defect litigation, medical malpractice defense, and retail liability matters. Her ability to distill complex legal issues and deliver clear, strategic guidance makes her an asset to clients navigating high-stakes disputes.

Ms. Oakley earned her Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law as a Dean’s Merit Scholar. While in law school, she served as the Article and Notes Editor for the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy, participated in the Oxford Study Abroad Program, and was a three-time Barrister’s Bowl champion. Prior to law school, Carson graduated summa cum laude from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science and a minor in Sustainability.

Admissions

  • Tennessee
  • Florida
  • Tennessee State Courts
  • Florida State Courts
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Education

  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
  • University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.A. in History and Political Science, summa cum laude

  • Dean’s Merit Scholar
  • Editor of the Year Vol. 33, Journal of Transnational Law and Policy
  • 1794 Scholar

  • The Tennessee Bar
  • The Florida Bar
  • Sarasota County Bar Association
  • Stafford Inn of Courts, Pupil Alumna

  • Baker School Professional Mentor