Thomas Carter
Hello! I am a young lawyer who is looking to use my experience in law to assist a sports organization with their legal needs.
Highlands, New Jersey USAAbout
I am a lifelong athlete who played college basketball for Bowdoin College. After Bowdoin, I completed law school at St. John's University School of Law. Since then, I have used my work ethic and competitive drive to become a skillful attorney. Now, I seek to apply my legal experience in a sports context. Please reach out to me for more details!
Experience
Associate Attorney
Sep 2018 - Present
Prepared various motions and pleadings. Reviewed contracts and various documents in the discovery process. Argued various motions in Superior Court of New Jersey. Conducted numerous depositions, attended settlement conferences (in both New Jersey and New York). Performed legal research on issues of breach of contract, negligence, and fraud.
Associate Attorney
Sep 2017 - Aug 2018
Prepared motions for summary judgment, various discovery motions, and pleadings. Argued motions in Superior Court of New Jersey. Attended depositions and case management conferences. Performed legal research on issues arising in construction defect, personal injury, Consumer Fraud Act, estate, product liability, and Title 59 matters.
Judicial Law Clerk
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
Prepared memoranda for Hon. John A. Peterson, Jr. and Hon. Francis R. Hodgson, Jr. on Probate and Chancery dockets, respectively. Organized applications and Orders regarding Special Medical Guardianships. Mediated Landlord-Tenant and Small Claims disputes.
Legal Intern
Oct 2015 - Dec 2015
Performed research and prepared memoranda in response to various matters filed against New York State Judiciary members. Analyzed statutes relating to the proper disposal of the Judiciary’s archived material.
Summer Associate
Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
Prepared memoranda related to public school district matters. Researched case law, statutes, and Education Commissioner’s Decisions. Prepared draft settlement agreements. Reviewed school district policy.
Legal Intern
Feb 2015 - May 2015
Performed legal research and wrote memoranda related to various matters, including labor and employment disputes, personal injury, and criminal defense. Prepared residential real estate closing and partnership agreements. Spoke with potential clients to gather case information.
Judicial Law Clerk
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Prepared memoranda related to issues of compensation for victims of violent crimes. Presented VCCO’s case during appeal hearings conducted before an informal Review Board. Prepared Review Board Final Orders which recounted the Board’s decisions. Performed research to expand VCCO’s knowledge of New Jersey compensation laws.
Education
Law School
- Juris Doctor
Aug 2013 - Jun 2016
I attended law school at St. John's University School of Law in Jamaica, New York. I graduated in June 2016. I am duly licensed to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.
Psychology
- Bachelors
Sep 2008 - Jun 2012
I attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. While at Bowdoin, I was a four-year member of the Men's Varsity Basketball team. I was also involved in various clubs, including the college's Relay for Life Planning Committee and the Bowdoin Athletic Council. I graduated in 2012 with a B.A. in Psychology, and a minor in American History.