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From the Panhandle to the Florida Keys, the attorneys at Carpenter Czelusta & Crane have been serving Florida negligence victims for decades. We specialize in representing all types of personal injury clients, including those who have experienced: auto accidents, brain injury, nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

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Christa M. Carpenter, RN, esq.

Partner

Ms. Carpenter knew she wanted to be a lawyer at age 15 when she went to court and watched attorneys advocate for an injured client in a courtroom.


She knew she also wanted to be a nurse to impact patient lives as her parents had done. In 2006, Christa graduated from the University of Tampa with a 3.98 GPA and double major in criminology and nursing. She was the salutatorian of the school of nursing and received the Outstanding Senior of the Year Award at the University of Tampa.

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Eric p. Czelusta, BCS, esq.

Partner

Eric Czelusta's 25-year legal career is rooted in a strong work ethic instilled on his grandparents' farm. He worked multiple jobs to put himself through college at Florida Atlantic University while at the same time maintaining a 4.0 GPA and earning a bachelor's in Political Science in 1995.

He then attended law school at Florida State University, gaining trial experience through the State Attorney's externship program.

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Iva V. Crane, Esq.

Partner

Ms. Valtcheva Crane knows what it takes to persevere, to dedicate oneself to the goal of success, and to sacrifice to achieve the American Dream.

Iva Valtcheva Crane was born in Bulgaria and was raised in the Tampa Bay area after her family immigrated to the United States when she was 14 years old. At a young age, she learned that the key to success is simple - it takes a strong work ethic, dedication, and sacrifice.

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James T. Carpenter, Esq.

Lawyer

James Carpenter is a Pinellas County native attorney dedicated to serving the people of Florida who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Before college, Mr. Carpenter distinguished himself by earning Magnum Cum Laude in his Latin studies and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.

Mr. Carpenter attended the University of South Florida and earned his Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Health Sciences and Healthcare Administration.

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Matthew P. Skonieczny, Esq.

Lawyer

Mr. Skonieczny takes great pride in delivering excellent service to his clients and tirelessly pursuing the best results possible.

Raised in Nashville, Tennessee, Mr. Skonieczny first set his sights on becoming an attorney after competing on his high school’s trial team.

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