Atty. William Wesley Carter

Atty. William Wesley Carter

William Wesley Carter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, maritime law, customs law and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Wesley Carter at a glance

William Wesley Carter is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Musick Peeler Garrett Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on workers comp, environmental, health care, and maritime. Admitted to practice in California (1984) and West Virginia (1989). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Wesley Carter is a lawyer practicing environmental law, maritime law, customs law and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices at Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Wesley Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Wesley Carter is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William Wesley Carter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

William Wesley Carter is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

William Wesley Carter is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Wesley Carter

Where is William Wesley Carter's law office located?
William Wesley Carter's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Musick Peeler Garrett Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Wesley Carter handle?
William Wesley Carter focuses on workers comp, environmental, health care, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Wesley Carter practiced law?
William Wesley Carter has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Wesley Carter go to law school?
William Wesley Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact William Wesley Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
West Virginia
Admitted: 1989

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