Greenberg Traurig, P.A. announced on May 18 that Joshua Carpenter has joined its Fort Lauderdale office as a shareholder in the Litigation Practice. Carpenter comes to the firm from K&L Gates LLP.
Carpenter focuses on commercial litigation, including construction and real estate disputes, products liability, and maritime matters. He represents global manufacturers, engineering and design-build firms, and developers in complex cases across industries such as manufacturing, construction, real estate, transportation, and hospitality.
“We are excited to welcome Joshua, a highly skilled and versatile litigator whose wide-ranging capabilities in handling complex matters will undoubtedly be an asset to our practice and a tremendous resource for our clients,” said Glenn E. Goldstein, co-managing shareholder of Greenberg Traurig’s Fort Lauderdale office.
Carpenter litigates and arbitrates cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States. He has tried cases to verdict in federal court, argued appeals at both state and federal levels, served as lead counsel in American Arbitration Association proceedings through final award, and advises clients on regulatory compliance issues designed to reduce litigation exposure.
Avi Benayoun, chair of the Fort Lauderdale Litigation Practice at Greenberg Traurig said: “Joshua’s vast experience in litigating complicated cases across industries nationwide and impressive ability to resolve real estate and construction disputes are key to answering strong client demand for exceptional legal counsel in these areas. His commitment to client service is a perfect fit with our practice as we continue to strategically grow our litigation capabilities locally and beyond.”
Carpenter’s work includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in construction-related matters such as defending Fortune 500 engineering firms against professional negligence claims on large public infrastructure projects like multimillion-dollar Florida Department of Transportation roadway projects. He also represents developers regarding commercial property acquisitions or land use issues involving breach of contract or fraud claims.
He has additional experience representing manufacturers involved with strict liability or design defect claims—including those within marine products—defending vessel or equipment makers using regulatory preemption defenses under the Clean Air Act or managing product recalls with agencies like the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
“Greenberg Traurig’s impressive reputation, deep bench of litigation talent, and unparalleled platform across the nation and the globe made it an obvious choice for this next chapter of my career,” Carpenter said. “I look forward to collaborating with colleagues and clients to prevent disputes before they arise, work toward early and efficient resolutions, and litigate aggressively through trial or arbitration when necessary.”
