Education

Syracuse University College of Law, J.D.
McGill University, B.A., summa cum laude, Political Science

Bar Admissions

Florida
Massachusetts

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Brett D. Carroll

Partner
Boston
t: 617-573-5836

Brett D. Carroll is a member of the Litigation Department and he concentrates his practice in state and federal court on title and real property disputes, products liability including drug and medical device litigation, medical malpractice claims, commercial contract disputes, white collar criminal defense, and business torts including fraud, tortious interference, and noncompete violations. He has worked with owners, builders, and developers defending mold claims. Mr. Carroll has significant experience with all aspects of factual investigation and discovery including intensive electronic discovery disputes. He has managed large document productions including oversight of numerous third party vendors and contract attorneys, handled depositions of fact witnesses, named parties, and experts, argued substantive motions including motions for summary judgment, and prepared cases for jury and non-jury trial. Mr. Carroll's alcohol beverage practice is dedicated to handling licensing for a variety of clients in the hospitality industry. Mr. Carroll first joined Holland & Knight's Fort Lauderdale, Florida office upon graduation from law school, and moved back home to the Boston office in 2003.

Within the firm, Mr. Carroll has acted as an elected member of the Boston Associate Liaison Committee for two years and an appointed member of the Boston Diversity Committee. He is a member of the firm's Products Liability Team, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry Focus Team, Alcohol Beverage Team and Electronic Discovery Team. Also, Mr. Carroll is a past planning coordinator for the Holland & Knight Opening Doors for Children program, and the 2001 winner of the Holland & Knight Opening Doors for Children Award.

Before joining Holland & Knight, Mr. Carroll worked as a special legal assistant for Congressman Marty Meehan (MA) performing legislative analysis, negotiating corporate contract disputes and facilitating constituent issues with various government entities.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Digest, The National Italian American Bar Association Journal, Survey Editor

Memberships

  • American Bar Association
  • Federal Bar Association
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Camp Fire USA Eastern Massachusetts Council, Chair, Board of Directors
  • Syracuse University College of Law Alumni Association, Board of Directors
  • Leadership Fort Lauderdale, Class of 2002
  • Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts, Litigation Committee

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court for Massachusetts

Published Articles & Books