About Tim
Tim Karkatselos is a Florida-licensed attorney who has worked in both government and private practice. He entered public service early in his career and spent time inside a busy state office before moving to private firm work. His path shows a steady shift from representing public interests to advising private clients in state matters.
Karkatselos served as an Assistant State Lawyer at the Miami-Dade State Lawyer s Office in 2016. In that role he handled caseload responsibilities typical of a state attorney’s staff, engaging with matters on behalf of the state and working within Florida’s court system. That post provided him direct experience with courtroom procedure, case preparation, and interaction with judges, jurors and other courtroom actors.
After his stint in the public sector he transitioned into private practice. He joined Bartlett LLP, where he has been part of the firm’s Florida office. At Bartlett LLP he moved from public-side practice to representing clients in the private sector. The change required adapting to different client expectations and a broader range of procedural and substantive issues arising under state law.
Colleagues describe Karkatselos as methodical in his approach to case work. He breaks complex matters into manageable parts and is willing to test strategy in court when necessary. Those traits are useful in both prosecution and defense settings, and in counsel work that requires careful legal analysis. He combines courtroom exposure from his public service days with firm-based practice routines.
Outside of litigation, his work at the firm includes drafting pleadings, conducting legal research, and advising clients on practical steps tied to matters in Florida courts. He has experience preparing cases for motion practice and trial. His background in a state legal office informs how he evaluates evidence, assesses risk and manages client expectations in contentious matters.
Karkatselos practices law in Florida and maintains an active role at Bartlett LLP. He continues to handle matters that arise under Florida law and represents clients in state court proceedings. His current practice concentrates on matters arising under Florida law.
