Atty. Charles Carter
Charles Carter advocates for clients in commercial and business litigation disputes. He strives to thoughtfully serve each client with pragmatic representation tailored to their needs and goals.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX
Profile Summary
About Charles Carter at a Glance
Charles Carter is a business, real estate, ip, and litigation attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Brian Lauten PC. Educated at Southern Methodist University (—, 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Intellectual Property Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Charles Carter
Charles Carter advocates for clients in commercial and business litigation disputes. He strives to thoughtfully serve each client with pragmatic representation tailored to their needs and goals. His practice experience includes representing large corporations, small businesses, and municipal entities in state and federal courts on matters ranging from contractual disputes to departing employee litigation to complex commercial cases.
His dedication to his clients has led to honors in Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch and as a Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star.
Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation
Business Litigation
Admissions
State Bar of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Professional Memberships
Member, State Bar of Texas
Member, Dallas Bar Association
Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Social Committee
Practice Areas Explained
Charles Carter's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Carter handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Charles Carter is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real Estate Law in Dallas
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Charles Carter is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
Intellectual Property in Dallas
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Charles Carter is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil Litigation in Dallas
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Charles Carter is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Charles Carter
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Charles Carter's practice in the field of business, real estate, ip, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and ip, Charles Carter can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Charles Carter attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Charles Carter Handles in Dallas
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Charles Carter has experience with under Texas law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Charles Carter directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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