Carla Elizabeth Carter

A partner at the law firm of Davis & Carter, LLC, attorney Carla Elizabeth Carter focuses her practice on intellectual property and business and commercial litigation. She offers stalwart representation to clients in the Chicago metro area and across Illinois. 

With over two decades of legal experience, Ms. Carter has efficiently represented the rights of individuals and businesses ranging from startup companies to midsized organizations at the state and appellate levels as well as before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). 

Relentless and compassionate, Ms. Carter has experience prosecuting patents, providing valuable counsel to corporates and litigating high-stakes cases related to insurance litigation, trade secret and copyright litigation, corporate disputes, IP portfolios, contractual litigation, business formation and a wide range of regulatory matters involving commodities, labor law and insurance-related issues.

Ms. Carter received her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in 2003 after completing her Bachelor of Science in biochemistry in 1997. She obtained her license to practice law in Illinois in 2003.

Known for always surpassing her clients' expectations, Ms. Carter’s knowledge of Illinois laws and her analytical skills have proven to be valuable assets to her clients and her firm. She has received several endorsements and positive reviews from her peers and satisfied clients.