Jason Carter represents clients in high stakes trial and appellate business litigation including business torts, class actions and other complex commercial cases. He combines a successful litigation practice with a strong commitment to public service, and was recently elected to the Georgia State Senate representing the 42nd District.

For the past three years, Jason has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in Atlanta Magazine, a listing of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Georgia. In 2009, he was recognized as being “On The Rise” by the Fulton County Daily Report, an honor given to only 12 attorneys under the age of 40 in the state of Georgia. Jason has received numerous other awards for his legal work and community service, including the Anti-Defamation League’s Stuart Eizenstat Young Lawyer Award. 

Representative Work

Represented David McDavid in obtaining a $281 million jury verdict against Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) for breaching an agreement to sell McDavid the Atlanta Hawks, the Atlanta Thrashers and the operating rights to Philips Arena. The jury verdict is one of the largest compensatory damage awards in Georgia history.

Represented a global real estate investment company in successfully defending multi-million dollar claims brought by other investors in one of Atlanta’s highest profile real estate developments.

Represented a consortium of health insurers on appeal in the Eleventh Circuit, and secured the reversal of an adverse decision arising out of a complex antitrust class action.

Represented the National Football League Players Association in obtaining summary judgment on a $20 million claim allegedly arising out of the NFLPA’s Financial Advisors Program.

Professional Activities

Founding Chair, Georgia Appleseed Young Professionals Council

Board Vice President, Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence

Board Member, Georgia After School Investment Council

Board Member, Hands On Atlanta

Trustee, The Carter Center

United States Peace Corps Volunteer, Lochiel, South Africa, 1998-2000

Honors and Awards

Georgia Rising Star, Atlanta Magazine

“On The Rise,” Fulton County Daily Report, a recognition given to only 12 attorneys in Georgia under the age of 40, 2009

Stuart Eizenstat Young Lawyer Award, Anti-Defamation League