Southern California attorney Thomas S. Carter represents corporations, business owners, and management teams throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, the Inland Empire, and Riverside from his Claremont and West Covina offices. His practice rests on two equal pillars: defending employers against workplace claims, and providing the general business counsel — contracts, transactions, and day- to-day corporate guidance — that keeps a company running smoothly between disputes. Schedule a consultation with Attorney Carter by calling (909) 296-3360. Professional Experience On the employer defense side, Attorney Thomas S. Carter, Inc. represents businesses against wage and hour claims, wrongful termination and discrimination disputes, harassment litigation, and PAGA representative actions. On the business law side, the firm handles contract drafting and negotiation, business formation, commercial transactions, and ongoing general counsel work — the agreements and structural decisions that keep a company's operations sound. Mr. Carter's approach pairs close legal analysis with a practical understanding of how businesses actually operate, so the advice he gives fits the company's real objectives, whether the matter is a lawsuit or a contract on the table. Earlier in his career, Mr. Carter practiced in federal matters in Washington D.C. before joining California law firms, first as an associate and later as Of Counsel, representing businesses, educational institutions, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations. In 2011, he was appointed General Counsel for NationLink, a California-based provider of ATM solutions, where he managed legal matters from inside a growing company — negotiating vendor agreements, overseeing regulatory compliance, and advising on employment decisions alike. That in-house perspective is what grounds both halves of his practice today. He founded his own firm in 2014. Attorney Carter is admitted to the practice of law through the State Bar of California, the Washington State Bar, and the District of Columbia Bar. He maintains active membership in the American Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the San Bernardino County Bar Association. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts throughout California, including the Northern District of California. Mr. Carter’s reputation for excellence in business law has earned recognition from colleagues and clients throughout the state. Education Southern California Attorney Thomas S. Carter earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and completed his undergraduate studies at Rhodes College, where he developed the analytical and communication foundation that continues to inform his legal work. Practice Philosophy Mr. Carter provides strategic counsel that anticipates challenges and resolves them efficiently, regardless of which side of the practice they come from. For employment claims, that means building a clear, defensible record from the outset. For business matters, that means contracts and structures built to prevent a dispute rather than react to one. Southern California companies rely on him for both — one attorney who understands the full picture of what it takes to run a business in California. Bar Memberships Attorney Carter is admitted to practice before the State Bar of California, the Washington State Bar, and the District of Columbia Bar. He is an active member of the American Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association, and the San Bernardino County Bar Association, and is licensed to practice in California state and federal courts.