Atty. James C Carver

Atty. James C Carver

Chemistry Instructor and Researcher, University of Georgia, 1972-1975. Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Texas A & M University, 1975-1978.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About James C Carver at a glance

James C Carver is a Principal based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at The Carver Law Firm. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, litigation, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1989), U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana (1989), U.S. Supreme Court (2001), and Texas (2007). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1989) and Centenary College B.S. University of Tennessee at Knoxville (Ph.D., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American (Member, Environmental Law Section) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Chemistry Instructor and Researcher, University of Georgia, 1972-1975
  • Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Texas A & M University, 1975-1978
  • Staff Chemist, Exxon Research and Development Labs, 1978-1986
  • Member, Moot Court Board, 1988-1989
  • Member and Finalist, Tullis Moot Court, 1988-1989

Author

  • "Hindcasting Volatile Chemical Emissions to Air from Ponded Recycle Oil," Carver and Thibodeaux, Environmental Progress (Vol. 16, p. 106, Summer, 1997)
  • "The Importance of the Hypothetical Question," James Carver, Comments on Toxicology
  • "Ethical Issues in the Legal Defense of Corporations in Toxic Tort Litigation," Chemical Health and Safety (Vol. 10 99 19-22, 2003)

Presentations

  • "Impact of Environmental Laws on Commercial Transactions: Corporate Liability," presented at the LSU Law School's Annual Environmental Law Institute, May 1993
  • "Exposure to Toxic Chemicals," American Chemical Society National Meeting, August 1993 and March 1994
  • "Ethics in Environmental Law," presented at the LSU Law School's Annual Environmental Law Institute, March 1995
  • "Faculty and the University for Personal Injury to a Student due to Exposure to Toxic Chemicals," presented through mock trial at the American Chemical Society National Meeting, March 1996 and April 1997
  • "Exposure to Toxic Chemicals," presented through mock trial at the Fifth Chemical Congress of North America, November 1997
  • "Chemistry and Law of Driving While Intoxicated," A mock trial, American Chemistry Society National Meeting, 2003
  • Past Chair, Chemistry and Law Division and Counselor, American Chemical Society

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Contracts

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is James C Carver's law office located?
James C Carver's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The firm is The Carver Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James C Carver handle?
James C Carver focuses on contracts, ip, litigation, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James C Carver practiced law?
James C Carver has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did James C Carver go to law school?
James C Carver earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (Ph.D., 1972).
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James C Carver's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University
- 1989
Ph.D.
Centenary College B.S. University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Middle, Eastern and Western Districts of Louisiana
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
Texas
Admitted: 2007

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