Roger Richard Carter
THE CARTER LAW FIRM • Newport Beach, CA
Wrongful TerminationBusiness LitigationClass ActionsEmployment LawTax
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Contact
Email
roger@carterlawfirm.net
Phone
(855) 651-3736
Address
23 Corporate Plaza Drive, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, US
Professional
About
Roger R. Carter is the founding and managing partner of the Carter Law Firm. Mr. Carter attended Tufts University, where he obtained his B.A. in Political Science in 1984. While attending Tufts, he also studied at The London School of Economics and worked for British Parliament as a Research Assistant to George Robertson, a Member specializing in Foreign Affairs. In 1987, Mr. Carter obtained his law degree from William and Mary, the first law school established in the United States. He also attended Exeter University, specializing in courses emphasizing European Community Law. Mr. Carter obtained a Masters Degree in International Business and Taxation (L.L.M.) in 1988, attending courses at Salzburg University. Thereafter, and prior to commencing his career in the United States, Mr. Carter worked at one of the largest and most reputable law firms in Spain. In 1989, Mr. Carter was admitted to the State Bar of California and the District of Columbia Bar. After becoming an active member of the bar, he obtained extensive experience in business litigation, working for premier defense firms for the first seven years of his practice. Following that, Mr. Carter founded his own firm to represent employees who have been the victim of a wrongful termination, suffered discrimination or harassment in the workplace, or have had overtime pay improperly withheld. His main areas of practice include labor law issues, employee rights, and wage and hour class actions. Having practiced for over twenty years, and having worked for both defendants and plaintiffs, Mr. Carter possesses the unique experience, reputation, and ability to successfully represent individuals and multiple plaintiffs. His unique experiences have helped him hone his negotiation and advocacy skills, resulting in his active participation in hundreds of employment-related cases over his twenty plus years of practice. Within the last five years alone, the firm's total recoveries exceed $125,000,000.
About Wrongful Termination Law
Wrongful termination attorneys represent employees who were illegally fired from their jobs. They fight to recover lost wages and damages. Common matters include illegal firing, retaliation, discrimination, breach of contract.
Credentials
Education
1988 McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific LL.M - Master of Laws 1987 The College of William and Mary JD - Juris Doctor 1984 Tufts University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2019 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers 2018 Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2016 Top Contributor, Avvo
Publications
2016 Blog Article How Non-Compete Contracts Hurt Employees 2016 Blog Article Sense vs. Cents: Why Equal Pay Matters 2016 Blog Article Why You Should Report Employer Violations 2016 Blog Article Are You Exempt From Overtime? 2016 Blog Article How to Spot Sexual Discrimination in the Workplace
Associations
1989 - Present National Employment Lawyers Association Member 1989 - Present Orange County Bar Association Member 1989 - Present California Employment Lawyers Association Member 1989 - Present American Association for Justice Member 1989 - Present Consumer Attorneys of California Member
Speaking
N/A N/A No Scheduled Speaking Engagements
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Updated: Jun 03, 2026