Attorney in Walnut Creek, CA

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Thomas S Carter

Successfully Representing Small to Mid-Size Businesses -

Employer Defense; Serving the East Bay - Contra Costa County

2950 Buskirk Ave.
Suite 300, #150
Dedicated exclusively to business law matters, we offer strategic guidance that safeguards your company's interests. Attorney Carter's business law practice encompasses essential services that San Ramon Valley and East Bay area companies need at all stages of the business cycle.

Employer Defense Attorney Tom Carter serves the East Bay with a focus on Contra Costa & sections of Alameda Counties. Practice Areas also include Litigation, Dispute Resolution. Tom Carter & Team successfully represent small to mid-size businesses with skill, determination & experience on the following:

•Discrimination complaints
•Sexual harassment allegations
•Wage and hour class action threats
•Workers’ compensation retaliation claims
•Family and medical leave disputes
•Wrongful termination demands, pre-litigation negotiations
•Trade secret misappropriation, employee theft investigations
•Union organizing activity, labor relations conflicts
•Workplace safety complaints, OSHA investigations

Contact us to represent you & your business:
The Law Offices of Thomas S. Carter
Business Law, Employer Defense, Litigation
Licenses/Certifications
 Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Education
Rhodes College, Bachelor of Arts
Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctorate
Bio
Walnut Creek Business Lawyer Thomas Carter brings extensive legal experience and personal representation to create effective resolutions for a wide range of legal matters in Contra Costa County and the East Bay region. With roots in the Tri-Valley area and deep knowledge serving high-growth enterprises, Mr. Carter provides strategic legal counsel to corporations, emerging companies, and established businesses navigating complex commercial challenges.

Having grown up in the Walnut Creek area, Attorney Thomas S. Carter has strong connections in the community and understands the unique business environment that makes this region a hub for innovation and commerce. Our business law firm’s clientele reflects the area’s diverse economic landscape, from technology startups to established healthcare and financial services firms.

Early in his career, Mr. Carter gained valuable experience in federal practice and complex legal matters in Washington D.C. He later joined law firms in California as an Associate Attorney, advancing to “Of Counsel.” In these roles, he represented local businesses, educational institutions, municipalities, and non-profit organizations, developing a comprehensive understanding of diverse organizational legal needs. In 2011, Mr. Carter was appointed General Counsel for NationalLink, an industry-leading company that provides ATM solutions throughout California. This in-house counsel position provided him with invaluable insight into daily business operations, regulatory compliance, and the strategic legal considerations that drive successful enterprises.

Building on this foundation of experience, Thomas S. Carter established his Business Law Firm in 2014.

Business Attorney Thomas S. Carter earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law which formed the foundation for his legal career. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rhodes College, developing the analytical and communication skills that serve his business clients today. In addition, Mr. Carter is a graduate of San Ramon Valley High School and was actively involved in baseball, establishing early relationships in the Tri-Valley area.
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Bar Admissions
California, District of Columbia, Washington
Practice Areas
 Legal Services
 Business Law
 Employment Law
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