Education

J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law

B.S. Texas Christian University

 

People

Scott H. Carter

Counsel

Scott Carter is Counsel in Sandberg Phoenix’s Business Litigation Practice Group, focusing his practice on business, real estate and probate litigation, mediation, and complex civil matters. With decades of experience in both private practice and government service, Scott provides clients with practical counsel and strategic advocacy across a wide range of disputes.

Scott began his legal career practicing in Fort Worth, Texas, before relocating to Florida in 1992 to join the Sarasota County Attorney’s Office as an Assistant County Attorney, where he served through 2000. He is a Master Emeritus of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court.

Scott resides in Sarasota, Florida, with his wife, Clare Carter, Director of First Presbyterian Preschool. He is also an Elder at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota. Together, they have two adult children.

Licensures and Admissions

Florida

Texas

U.S. District Court

Middle District of Florida

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

United States Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Professional Affiliations

The Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section

Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court

Sarasota County Bar Association, Member

State Bar of Texas, Member