Cameron H. Carstens

Florida

Messer Caparello, P.A.
2618 Centennial Place
Tallahassee, FL 32308
United States

Tel: (850) 201-5223

Email: ccarstens@lawfla.com
Web: www.lawfla.com

Professional Biography

Cameron Carstens focuses his practice on employment law, education law and administrative law. Mr. Carstens defends public and private clients in employment litigation and advises clients on a wide range of employment issues. In his education law practice, Mr. Carstens defends school districts in litigation and serves as general counsel to school boards. In his administrative law practice, Mr. Carstens represents clients before state agencies and at the Florida Division of Administrative Hearings in licensure matters, rule challenges, disciplinary proceedings, and other types of administrative litigation.

Mr. Carstens is a member of the Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law, and Trial Lawyers Sections of The Florida Bar. He is a past recipient of the Bennett Scholarship from the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar to attend the Advanced International Advocacy Course at the University of Oxford. Mr. Carstens has been selected as a Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2019-2024.

Education
  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D., cum laude
  • Indiana Wesleyan University, B.S., cum laude
Professional Associations
  • The Florida Bar, Labor and Employment Law Section
  • The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
  • The Florida Bar, Administrative Law Section
  • Tallahassee Bar Association
  • William H. Stafford American Inn of Court
  • Florida School Board Attorneys Association

The Firm represents public school districts and private post-secondary educational institutions. Our attorneys have appeared before the Florida Legislature, the U.S. and Florida Department of Education, state and federal regulatory agencies, county school boards, and state and federal courts & administrative bodies.

Some representative areas of our education work are:

  • Regulatory Requirements for Private Post-Secondary Educational Institutions
  • Legal responsibilities for K-12 School Districts
  • Lobbying and Governmental Relations
  • Teacher and Student Discipline
  • Title IX (sex discrimination)
  • Civil Rights Defense and Employment Claims (EEOC and OCR)
  • IDEA and ESE litigation and compliance issues
  • Accreditation and USDOE issues
  • Purchase and Sale of Private Post-Secondary Educational Institutions

Messer Caparello, P.A. is a full-service law firm providing comprehensive legal counsel to businesses, governmental entities, utilities, and individuals throughout Florida. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Tallahassee, the firm has developed a strong reputation for delivering strategic legal solutions, particularly in matters involving regulatory, governmental, and administrative law. Messer Caparello is widely recognized for its deep understanding of Florida’s legislative and regulatory landscape, assisting clients in navigating complex legal and policy-driven environments.

The firm operates from its Tallahassee office, positioning it at the center of Florida’s state government and regulatory agencies. This location enables Messer Caparello to effectively represent clients before state courts, administrative bodies, and legislative authorities. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes public utilities, telecommunications providers, healthcare organizations, financial institutions, insurers, and local governments, offering counsel informed by extensive experience in both legal advocacy and public policy matters.

Messer Caparello provides a broad range of legal services including administrative and regulatory law, commercial litigation, appellate practice, government relations, energy and utilities law, land use and environmental law, employment law, and business transactions. The firm is particularly known for its strength in regulatory and governmental affairs, representing clients in complex proceedings involving state agencies and commissions while supporting compliance, dispute resolution, and long-term operational strategy.

“Peers highlight Cameron’s versatility across education, employment, and administrative law. Clients, in turn, appreciate his strategic handling of licensure disputes and disciplinary proceedings, as well as his practical guidance in complex workplace matters.”
The Education Lawyers, 2025