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Atty. J. Steven Carter

Atty. J. Steven Carter

Professional - Recognized by the Florida Bar as a board certified civil trial lawyer since 1999 - Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell - Joined the firm in March 1994 - Clerked for the firm as a law student from 1989-1991 - Named to Florida Trend Magazine's "Florida Legal Elite" in the practice of civil trial law, which ranks the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members by peer review - Listed as a Florida Super Lawyer in the areas of Business Litigation, Civil Litigation Defense, and General Litigation in the Super Lawyers Magazine, a peer review publication by Law & Politics Magazine - Member of

Tallahassee Tallahassee 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Steven Carter at a glance

J. Steven Carter is a Managing Shareholder based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Henry Buchanan, P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, medical malpractice, business, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991), United States Supreme Court (1991), United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (1991), and United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida (1991). Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1991) and Birmingham Southern College (B.A. Business, 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tallahassee and American (Member, Litigation Section Business Law Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Professional - Recognized by the Florida Bar as a board certified civil trial lawyer since 1999 - Rated "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell - Joined the firm in March 1994 - Clerked for the firm as a law student from 1989-1991 - Named to Florida Trend Magazine's "Florida Legal Elite" in the practice of civil trial law, which ranks the top 2% of practicing Florida Bar Members by peer review - Listed as a Florida Super Lawyer in the areas of Business Litigation, Civil Litigation Defense, and General Litigation in the Super Lawyers Magazine, a peer review publication by Law & Politics Magazine - Member of the litigation and the business and labor law sections of the American Bar Association, the trial lawyers section of the Florida Bar Association, the Tallahassee Bar Association, and the William Stafford Tallahassee Chapter of the American Inns of Court Admitted to Practice - All Courts In The State of Florida - United States Supreme Court - United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit - United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida

Practice Areas Explained

J. Steven Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Steven Carter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

J. Steven Carter is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Florida →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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J. Steven Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Steven Carter

Where is J. Steven Carter's law office located?
J. Steven Carter's law practice is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The firm is Henry Buchanan, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Steven Carter handle?
J. Steven Carter focuses on wrongful termination, medical malpractice, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has J. Steven Carter practiced law?
J. Steven Carter has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did J. Steven Carter go to law school?
J. Steven Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A. Business, 1984).
How can I contact J. Steven Carter for a consultation?
You can contact J. Steven Carter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has J. Steven Carter received?
J. Steven Carter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1991
B.A. Business
Birmingham Southern College
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1991
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1991
United States District Court, Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
Admitted: 1991

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