Atty. Scott Carter
Scott Carter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Scott, who practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025.
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Scott Carter is a business and m&a attorney based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. Admitted to practice in Michigan, State Bar of Michigan. Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 2021) and Adrian College (B.A., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law (2026). Serands clients in Ann Arbor, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Carter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law
- Scott, who practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been recognized since 2025
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →
Scott Carter is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Ann Arbor are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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