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Carter George focuses his practice on representing Fortune 100 and other entities in a wide range of complex litigation, including commercial disputes, toxic tort, automotive, and other product liability and tort cases.  He has been a part of multiple trial teams in cases that have gone to verdict, and he frequently secures dismissals and summary adjudication in high-stakes civil litigation.  Carter has extensive deposition, motion practice, alternative dispute resolution and case management experience, and he regularly prepares company representatives for deposition.  

Carter also maintains a diverse pro bono practice, is a mentor to summer associates, and previously served on the Firmwide Associates Committee.  Carter is a member of the Law Council for Washington and Lee University School of Law.  

Prior to joining King & Spalding, Carter practiced at a Los Angeles litigation boutique handling all aspects of general commercial litigation and white collar matters involving cryptocurrency, corporate fraud and copyright disputes.  Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Irene C. Berger in the Southern District of West Virginia, and during law school he externed at the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals for the Honorable Robert B. King.  

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Credentials

J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law

B.A. History, University of Mississippi

California

New York

Supreme Court of the United States

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Law Clerk, Honorable Irene C. Berger, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Intern, Honorable Robert Bruce King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2024

Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation


Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025

Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants


Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025

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Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2024

Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation


Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025

Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants


Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025

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December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

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Represented Johnson & Johnson in talc-related litigation. Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial.

Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad.

Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings.

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Represented Johnson & Johnson in talc-related litigation. Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial.

Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad.

Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings.

Represented General Motors in multiple Song-Beverly matters. Obtained numerous dismissals and summary adjudication of fraud claims and negotiated resolution on favorable terms.

Represented global industrial entity in personal injury action regarding allegations of latent multi-year injury to several plaintiffs.

Represented The Viking Group, Inc. in products liability claims. Resolved matters on favorable terms.

Represented leading computer security researcher in criminal matter involving malware.

Represented global digital agency in adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court. Secured advantageous resolution.

Represented Internet-based television provider in landmark litigation over Section 111 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Resolved national litigation on beneficial terms.

Represented pioneering e-cigarette company in commercial dispute involving claims of self-dealing, unjust enrichment and corporate waste. Resolved matter on favorable terms before trial.

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In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal and Global Arbitration Review

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Matters

Represented Johnson & Johnson in talc-related litigation. Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial.

Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad.

Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings.

See more

Close

Matters

Represented Johnson & Johnson in talc-related litigation. Obtained several dismissals and summary judgment of personal injury claims, including grant of forum non conveniens motion. Helped secure complete defense verdicts at trial and successfully opposed subsequent motion for new trial.

Represented pop culture collectibles company in commercial dispute involving importation of goods from abroad.

Obtained time served sentence for pro bono client in supervised release revocation proceedings.

Represented General Motors in multiple Song-Beverly matters. Obtained numerous dismissals and summary adjudication of fraud claims and negotiated resolution on favorable terms.

Represented global industrial entity in personal injury action regarding allegations of latent multi-year injury to several plaintiffs.

Represented The Viking Group, Inc. in products liability claims. Resolved matters on favorable terms.

Represented leading computer security researcher in criminal matter involving malware.

Represented global digital agency in adversary proceeding in bankruptcy court. Secured advantageous resolution.

Represented Internet-based television provider in landmark litigation over Section 111 of the Copyright Act of 1976. Resolved national litigation on beneficial terms.

Represented pioneering e-cigarette company in commercial dispute involving claims of self-dealing, unjust enrichment and corporate waste. Resolved matter on favorable terms before trial.

News

In the News · Source: The American Lawyer, Bloomberg Law, Le Monde du Droit, Law Middle East, Law360 Pulse, Legalcommunity MENA, The Oath, The Deal, The Texas Lawbook, ABF Journal and Global Arbitration Review

December 10, 2024
K&S elects 37 new partners and promotes five counsel across 14 cities

View all

Credentials

J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law

B.A. History, University of Mississippi

California

New York

Supreme Court of the United States

U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California

Law Clerk, Honorable Irene C. Berger, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia

Intern, Honorable Robert Bruce King, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2024

Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation


Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025

Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants


Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025

Close

Recognition

Rising Star


Super Lawyers, 2024

Ones to Watch - Commercial Litigation


Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2025

Ones to Watch, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants


Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2025