About Daniel R. Carter

Since 1980, Daniel R. Carter (“Dan”) has focused his practice in the area of civil litigation. He has represented individuals, small companies and large corporations in the areas of insurance coverage, commercial litigation (including warranty claims), construction law, employment discrimination (including sexual harassment), product liability and personal injury. Throughout his career, he also handled the probate of estates.

Mr. Carter has spoken at several seminars on the topics of insurance coverage and commercial litigation. He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Litigation Section of the ABA serving on the Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee, the Construction Litigation Committee and the Business Torts Litigation Committee. He is active in the local and state bar associations. He has served as President and Secretary-Treasurer of the Pulaski County Bar Association. Mr. Carter was Secretary-Treasurer of the Arkansas Bar Association and served on its Executive Council for five years. He is a Master in the William R. Overton Inn of Court. He is a Fellow of the Arkansas Bar Foundation and served on its Board of Directors for three years.

Mr. Carter received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas in 1980. He received his undergraduate degree and a master’s degree from Kansas State University. He served as a Legislative Intern in the U.S. Senate in 1975. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Arkansas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Carter is AV rated, the highest recognition awarded by Martindale-Hubbell for legal experience, skill, integrity and professional excellence.

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Phi Alpha Delta. Legislative Intern, U.S. Senate, l975. Member, Pulaski County Law Library Board, 1988-.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Insurance Defense
  • Class Actions
  • Construction Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Other 3
    • Employment Discrimination
    • Insurance Coverage
    • Probate

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    James & Carter PLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Unigard Security Ins.
    Employers Surplus Lines Ins. Co. V. Murphy Oil USA, Inc., 331 Ark. 211, 962S.W.2d 735 (1998)
    Robinson v. Sears Roebuck & Co. 111 F.Supp 2d 1101 (E.D. Ark 2000)
    Township Builders, Inc. v. Kraus 286 Ark. 487, 646 S.W. 2d 308 (1985)
    Eagle Bank
    Trust v. Dixon 70 Ark. App. 146, 15 S.W.3d 695 (2000)
    Raines v. Counseling Assoc., Inc et al, 883 F.3d 1071 (8th Cir. 2018), cert den., 139 S.Ct. 787.
  • Pro Bono Services

    Volunteer Organization for Center for Arkansas Legal Services (VOCALS)

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1980, Arkansas
    1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
    1992, U.S. Supreme Court
    1980, U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
    Memberships
    Pulaski County (President, 1991-1992
    Vice President, 1990-1991
    Secretary-Treasurer, 1984-1988), Arkansas (Secretary-Treasurer, 1996-1998
    Member: House of Delegates, 1987-1990, 1991-1994
    Executive Council, 1989-1992
    1996-1998
    Committee for a Modern Judiciary) and American (Member: Litigation Section
    Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
    Construction Litigation Committee
    Business Torts Litigation Committee) Bar Associations
    William R. Overton Inn of Court (Master)
    The Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association.
    Bar Fellowship
    Arkansas Bar Foundation (Board of Directors, 2002-2005).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Arkansas
    Class of 1980
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Kansas State University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    M.R.C.P.

    Kansas State University
    Class of 1977
    M.R.C.P.

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100 River Bluff Drive, Suite 420Little Rock, AR 72202-2213U.S.A.

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Attorneys FAQs

  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Daniel R. Carter is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit and United States Supreme Court.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Daniel R. Carter has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    James & Carter PLC has 4 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Daniel R. Carter attended University of Arkansas.
  • Does this attorney maintain any other responsibilities in the firm outside of legal work?
    Daniel R. Carter is the Managing Partner of the firm.