About David Michael
David Michael Carnright completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami in 2003 and went on to earn a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2010. Those academic years bookend a period of preparation that led him into federal practice. The combination of a Miami undergraduate education and a New York law degree informs how he approaches complex matters today.
After law school, Carnright moved into practice that involved federal court work and appellate matters. He is admitted to practice before the 11th Circuit, which permits him to represent clients in federal appellate proceedings. Over time he has built experience in courtroom work that intersects with appellate review, often preparing records and briefs intended for higher court scrutiny.
Colleagues describe his approach as methodical. He breaks complex arguments down into discrete, addressable issues. That style suits appellate advocacy, where precision in the record and in briefing can determine outcomes. Carnright's training at Fordham, a program known for its litigation offerings, and his subsequent practice have both reinforced that orientation toward careful legal writing and record development.
At Carnright Velasquez, P.A., he works alongside other attorneys handling a range of federal matters. The firm environment has given him regular contact with litigation teams, trial counsel, and clients facing federal litigation. In that setting he has taken primary responsibility for appellate filings and has coordinated with trial teams to preserve issues for appeal. His role involves drafting appellate briefs, preparing oral argument outlines, and ensuring the trial record supports appellate contentions.
Outside the courthouse, Carnright has continued to refine the procedural and substantive tools that appellate work demands. He follows the shifting landscape of federal appellate jurisprudence and applies those developments to client cases. He currently practices at Carnright Velasquez, P.A., handling matters in federal court and proceedings in the 11th Circuit.
