Lee B. Carter

Lee B. Carter is a founding partner of the firm. Lee is a problem-solver, trusted by clients from a broad range of backgrounds. He has successfully tried multi-million dollar contract disputes when reasonable settlements were not available; he has pursued and favorably resolved RICO allegations against Fortune 50 companies; he has navigated complex transactions for owners in various industries. In each, Lee is focused on finding the best solution for the client.

Lee’s practice focuses primarily on representing businesses and business owners in their complex commercial disputes. He regularly handles shareholder disputes; breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and RICO claims; and various other business disputes, including cybersecurity losses, unwinding failed transactions, and restrictive covenant claims, in both state and federal courts. Lee is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Business Litigation.

Lee also regularly advises companies and their boards, executives, and owners in corporate governance matters, employment issues, and risk mitigation measures. His clients operate in a variety of industries, including health care, construction, manufacturing, flooring, and real estate.

Prior to forming Davis Lucas Carter, Lee practiced in Rome at Brinson Askew Berry as a partner. Lee began his law career in Atlanta at King & Spalding LLP in its Business Litigation Practice Group. There, he represented clients in significant business disputes filed across the country.

Lee is a cum laude graduate of The University of Georgia School of Law and a magna cum laude graduate of The University of Georgia with Honors, Phi Beta Kappa.

Lee is married to Cassidy Carter. They have one daughter and one son. Lee is also an Eagle Scout. 

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EDUCATION

• University of Georgia, J.D., cum laude

• University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, with honors

• Phi Beta Kappa

 

BAR AND COURT ADMISSION

• Supreme Court of the United States

• United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

• United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

• Georgia Supreme Court

• Georgia Court of Appeals

• Superior Courts of Georgia

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• State Bar of Georgia

• Rome Bar Association

• American Bar Association

• Lawyers Club of Atlanta

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

• Leadership Georgia, Class of 2022

• Rome-Floyd Chamber, Executive Committee and Board Member

• Boy Scouts of America, Board Member Northwest Georgia Council

• Rome Seven Hills Rotary, Past President

• Georgia Legal History Foundation, Trustee

• Coosa Country Club, Past Junior Board Member

• Leadership Academy for the Young Lawyers Division of the State Bar of Georgia 

• Leadership Rome

• Coosa River Basin Initiative, Member

• Habitat for Humanity - Coosa Valley, Past Member of the Board of Directors

• Rome Life Magazine 20 Under 40 

• Second Avenue Baptist, Deacon