Douglas L. Carter
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Practice Areas:
- Plaintiffs Personal Injury
- Employment Discrimination
Biography
Doug Carter is a distinguished trial attorney and the founder of Carter Law Offices in Kansas City, Missouri. Over his 40-year career, he has built a reputation for navigating complex civil cases across the United States specializing in employment law, civil rights, and legal malpractice.
A 1981 graduate of Duke University School of Law, Doug began his career at a prominent litigation firm in Washington, D.C. before returning home to the Midwest to establish a practice rooted in advocacy and integrity.
Representing a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, Doug is a staunch advocate for civil rights, frequently litigating employment law cases centered around The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employment discrimination and workplace harassment and retaliation. He is committed to using the law as a tool for change, holding entities accountable to ensure a fairer, more equitable workplace for all.
Read more about Doug in Authority Magazine’s article: The Top 5 Mistakes Businesses Make Without Legal Counsel.
Education
- Duke University School of Law, Durham, North Carolina
- Juris Doctor
- University of Missouri/Columbia
- Bachelor of Art
Bar Admission
- Missouri, 1986
- Kansas, 1999
- District of Columbia, 1981
- Virginia, 1983
- Maryland, 1983
Honors
- AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, representing the pinnacle of legal skill and integrity as rated by peers