Construction Law
Mr. Carter has successfully handled a wide variety of matters in the construction industry. He has enforced mechanics liens and obtained the removal of mechanics liens. Mr. Carter has collected against payment bonds. Mr. Carter has successfully represented construction companies against claims for allegedly delinquent fringe benefit contributions. He is also knowledgeable regarding withdrawal liability claims. Mr. Carter has defended design professionals against negligence claims. He has also prosecuted negligence claims against design professionals. Mr. Carter is also experienced with claims against comprehensive general liability insurance and other insurance policies.
One of the firm’s current clients is a general contractor that came to Mr. Carter after negotiating a contract with a client that was represented by Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter recently defended the general contractor against a federal court claim for alleged delinquent fringe benefit contributions, removed a mechanic’s lien that had been placed against the general contractor’s customer, and obtained an award of attorney’s fees for the general contractor.
FINRA Arbitration
When you suspect you have suffered an investment loss due to broker misconduct, you want to consult with an experienced attorney who can react quickly to help you protect your rights. Mr. Carter has successfully represented investors in a broad range of customer-broker disputes including:
- Unsuitable investments
- Unauthorized trading
- Churning
- Boiler room tactics
- Fraudulent promissory notes
ERISA Litigation
Mr. Carter has 17 years of experience representing administrators of health plans, pension plans, and other employee benefit plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, also known as ERISA. The individuals who administrate ERISA employee benefit plans are fiduciaries who are accountable to act solely in the interests of plan participants and beneficiaries, and to follow the terms of their plans.
Mr. Carter has both defended and prosecuted claims for breach of ERISA fiduciary duties. Mr. Carter has both defended and prosecuted claims against ERISA plans for retirement and other benefits. He has both defended and prosecuted claims for ERISA plan fringe benefit contributions.
