Atty. James Carter
James Carter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, complex commercial litigation, maritime and 8 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years.
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James Carter is a Member based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Carter & McKee, LLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, business, real estate, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2000) and Michigan (2022). Educated at Howard University (J.D., 1997) and Howard University (B.A., 1991). Active member of New Orleans Bar Association. Serves clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Carter is a lawyer practicing personal injury, complex commercial litigation, maritime and 8 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
- James practices at Carter & McKee, LLC in New Orleans, LA
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Carter is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Carter is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
James Carter is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James Carter is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Louisiana →
James Carter is one of 25,743 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Louisiana →
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
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 New Orleans 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 venue, 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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