Brett M. Carey, Business Attorney in Orlando, Florida
Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
PartneratRumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Orlando, FL
Practicing business in Orlando since 2011.
- 15+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Brett M. Carey is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Brett has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.
- Based in
- Orlando, FL
- Experience
- over 15 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Orlando, FL.
- Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brett M. Carey: Brett M. Carey is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Brett has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association.
Areas of practice
Brett's practice areas in Orlando
Brett concentrates on business, employment, general, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brett handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Insurance
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Business cases in Orlando, Florida
Brett takes business matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Orlando, Florida
Brett takes employment matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
General cases in Orlando, Florida
Brett takes general matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Orlando, Florida
Brett takes insurance matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Orlando, Florida
Brett takes litigation matters in Orlando, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brett agrees to represent you.
Biography
Brett M. Carey, business attorney serving Orlando
Brett M. Carey is a partner based in Orlando, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Brett has over 15 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association. Brett works from Orlando, Florida and takes on business matters across the region.
Brett Carey practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, casualty litigation, and commercial litigation. He represents insurance companies in first and third party coverage matters including claims involving personal and commercial lines of insurance, and claims involving extra-contractual liability and bad faith disputes. Brett also represents excess insurers in claims involving complex legal issues and significant exposure, such as wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases. He also has extensive experience representing insurance companies and other clients in contract disputes, claims of fraud and misrepresentation, and other commercial litigation.
Brett has been a member of The Florida Bar Diversity and Inclusion Committee and was an active participant in RumbergerKirk’s pipeline program known as Street Law, which introduced local students to topics and careers in the legal field. Brett also mentors law students in the firm’s Summer Associate Program, a program he participated in before joining the firm.
Awards & Honors
•Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Insurance Law and Commercial Litigation, 2023-2026
Articles & Presentations
•Author, 'Florida’s Evolving Bad-Faith Landscape: What Claims and Insurance Pros Need to Know,' Claims Journal and Insurance Journal, June 2025
•Co-Presenter, 'The Insurance Toolkit for Coverage and Claims Handling,' Association of Corporate Counsel Central Florida, October 2023
•Author, 'Breaking it Down: What Florida Insurers Need to Know about Bad Faith After Tort Reform,' Insurance Journal, April 2023
•Presenter, 'Breaking Down Bad Faith: Insurers’ Good Faith Duties and Defusing Plaintiff Perceptions,' AEI Claims Education Seminar, April 2023
•Co-Author, 'Florida’s Most Comprehensive Tort Reform in Decades and What it Means for Insurers and Bad Faith Law,' March 2023
•Co-Host, 'Breaking Down Bad Faith: Insurers’ Good Faith Duties and Defending Bad Faith Claims,' Legally Qualified Podcast, February 2023
•Author, 'Eleventh Circuit: Disagreement Over Valuation Is Not Per Se Bad Faith,' July 2022
•Author, 'Courts Across the Country Say Physical Damages are Required to Trigger Business Interruption Claims,' Daily Business Review, July 5, 2022
•Presenter, 'Breaking Down Bad Faith: Insurers’ Good Faith Duties and Defusing Plaintiff Perceptions,' Claims Education Conference, May 2022
•Presenter, 'Demystifying Insurance Bad Faith Claims: Litigation Red Flags and Tactics,' The Knowledge Group Webinar, April 2022
•Panelist, 'Coverage and Bad Faith Litigation: Exploring Deposition Strategies for Insurers and Policyholders,' The Knowledge Group, July 2021
•Co-author, '11th Circuit Reaffirms Insurers Can Still Prevail as a Matter of Law in Post-Harvey v. Geico Landscape,' June 2021
•Author, 'Eleventh Circuit Ruling Interpreting 'Direct Physical Loss' is a Win for Insurers and Could Impact Coronavirus Business Interruption Claims,' August 19, 2020
•Co-presenter, 'Pandemic: Business Interruption Claims in the Face of COVID-19,' webinar for The Society of Claim Law Associates, May 1, 2020
•Co-Author, “3 Ways Insurance Companies Can Navigate the Surge of COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims,” published in Risk & Insurance on April 16, 2020.
•Author, 'Florida House Bill 301 Brings Good News for Insurance Companies,' Daily Business Review, December 2019
•Author, 'Four Things Insurance Companies Should Know About Florida House Bill 301,' October 2019
•Author, 'What's a Coverage Defense? 11th Circuit Addresses Coverage Defenses under the Florida Claims Administration Statute,' July 2017
•Author, 'Resolving the Multiple Peril Puzzle in First Party Insurance Claims,' November 2017
Brett's News and Insights
08.21.2025
Firm News
27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...
06.17.2025
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Florida’s Evolving Bad-Faith Landscape: What Claims and Insurance Pros Need to Know
This article was originally published by Claims Journal on June...
Photo: Shutterstock.com/G_stocker
01.28.2025
Events
Navigating Homeowner Insurance Claims After a Hurricane
Brett Carey joined a panel discussion for an Orange County...
08.15.2024
Firm News
Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys
Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...
10.12.2023
Events
The Insurance Toolkit for Coverage and Claims Handling
RumbergerKirk partners gave an interactive and informative CLE presentation on...
08.17.2023
Firm News
Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year
ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has...
04.19.2023
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Breaking it Down: What Florida Insurers Need to Know about Bad Faith After Tort Reform
Bad-faith litigation is a hot topic in Florida following the...
Photo:Shutterstock/Vitalii Vodolazskyi
03.24.2023
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Florida’s Most Comprehensive Tort Reform in Decades and What it Means for Insurers and Bad Faith Law
This morning Governor Ron DeSantis signed the reforms compiled in...
Photo: Shutterstock/Yuriy K
04.18.2023
Events
Breaking Down Bad Faith: Insurers’ Good Faith Duties and Defusing Plaintiff Perceptions
RumbergerKirk partner Brett Carey discussed important claims handling duties and...
02.15.2023
Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith
Breaking Down Bad Faith: Insurers’ Good Faith Duties and Defending Bad Faith Claims
Insurance companies facing a bad faith claim are at risk...
Brett's approach to business cases
Brett Carey practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, casualty litigation, and commercial litigation. He represents insurance companies in first and third party coverage matters including claims involving personal and commercial lines of insurance, and claims involving extra-contractual liability and bad faith disputes. Brett also represents excess insurers in claims involving…
Clients Brett works with
Brett reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Orlando and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Brett studied and practices
Florida State University, College of Law
J.D. · 2011
Moot Court Order of the Coif Journal of Transnational Law & Policy Florida Civil Practice Book Award Trial Practice Award National Security Law Moot Court Competition Best Brief Award Univers
B.S. Business · 2008
Jurisdictions
Brett's state bar admissions
Florida U.S. Distric
2011 · ACTIVE
Brett studied at J.D. in Florida State University, College of Law and B.S. Business in Moot Court Order of the Coif Journal of Transnational Law & Policy Florida Civil Practice Book Award Trial Practice Award National Security Law Moot Court Competition Best Brief Award Univers.
Law school and academic background
Brett completed J.D. in Florida State University, College of Law and B.S. Business in Moot Court Order of the Coif Journal of Transnational Law & Policy Florida Civil Practice Book Award Trial Practice Award National Security Law Moot Court Competition Best Brief Award Univers. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brett runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brett M. Carey's office in Orlando
Brett's primary office is at Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Rumberger, Kirk & Caldwell Professional Association
Lincoln Plaza, Suite 1400, 300 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
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How to hire Brett M. Carey — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brett usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brett charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brett's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brett will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Orlando, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brett
Brett discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brett confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brett's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brett M. Carey
How much does it cost to hire Brett for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brett walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brett offer a free consultation?
Brett charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brett's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brett's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brett gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brett take my case if I'm outside Orlando?
Brett is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brett will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brett?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brett will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brett accepting new business clients right now?
Brett's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Orlando, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Brett handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
- Sarasota1,994 attorneys
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