When Brittany Carter started her law firm in 2012, it was to offer personalized, hands-on services in the areas in which she is passionate (family law and estate law) and to genuinely make a difference in the lives of her clients.
“I am a true solo practitioner,” she said. “I handle all correspondence, meetings, drafting, filing, court appearances, settlements and everything from the legal side. I also handle all billing, payments, expenses, invoices, contracts, advertising, technology, etc., from the business side. This is by choice, and I think it sets me apart from other attorneys and law firms, and my clients truly appreciate it.”
Carter handles pro-bono work, mostly through other organizations such as the Louisiana Bar Foundation, Southeast Louisiana Legal Services and The Pro Bono Project’s Northshore office. For example, she recently handled a divorce case through The Pro Bono Project and Southeast Louisiana Legal Services. “I got a successful judgment for the client, [who] was extremely appreciative and has already referred other clients to me,” Carter said.
Additionally, Carter serves as a curator for court cases in St. Tammany Parish. In this role, she helps to locate absentee defendants, and she provides representation for indigent defendants at a nominal cost and as a service to the court.
Through her law firm, Carter also supports local charities (including volunteering and sponsoring various events). “I am involved in the Northshore Business Club, and we also support and volunteer with local organizations such as Special Olympics, and I have personally donated to food banks and The Samaritan Center,” she said. “I have also donated to the Our City, Our Cathedral, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, which is near and dear to my heart.”
Carter, who was born and raised in Southeast Louisiana, is dedicated to giving back to the community. “I am appreciative of the opportunity to represent clients’ legal interests and help them fulfill their various legal needs, while also giving them a voice and helping to put their minds at ease throughout the legal process,” she said. “As a local attorney and a woman-owned small business owner, I am happy to support fellow local businesses and causes, and I also very much appreciate the local support.”
