Bryce McCarter

Prior to joining Hall Booth Smith, Bryce served as a compliance staff attorney for the Georgia State Ethics Commission. In that role, he oversaw active investigations into political campaigns, elected officials, and lobbyists, and was instrumental in shaping agency policy through the drafting of binding advisory opinions and rules. He played a key role in implementing a new statewide filing system, ensuring the agency’s technological upgrades met regulatory requirements.

Bryce also practiced at a local firm, where he supported litigation and discovery processes and led legal research across a wide range of cases. He has experience handling real estate closings and resolving complex title issues in collaboration with title insurance companies and public entities.

Bryce earned his Juris Doctor from Mercer University School of Law, where he was named to the dean’s list. He also graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.

Publications

•A Generational Shift
Young Lawyers Division of Georgia YLD Review, Fall Issue

In the Press

McKay v. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. et al., and the Fine Tuning of the Rycroft Defense

September 25, 2025

The Rycroft defense has long been a cornerstone for employers facing workers’ compensation claims involving pre-existing medical conditions. But a recent Georgia Court of Appeals decision in McKay v. Inalfa Roof Systems, Inc. is reshaping how this defense may be applied going forward.

What does this mean for employers and insurers navigating future claims? Read on to learn more about the impact of this groundbreaking decision.