Michael D. Carter

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Michael Carter is a Partner in our Oklahoma City office where he focuses his practice on asbestos, talc, and silica defense, products liability, labor and employment, and workers’ compensation matters. Michael has defended multi-party asbestos, talc, respirable dust, silica, and benzene exposure cases in multiple jurisdictions across the United States, representing equipment manufacturers, distributors, contractors, premises owners, manufacturers of industrial and cosmetic talc products, manufacturers of joint compound, and manufacturers of fire brick, felt, gaskets, and kiln-entry suits. He has substantial experience serving clients as National Coordinating Counsel in nationwide talc litigation.

In addition, Michael has many years’ experience in the field of workers’ compensation and serves as chair of the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Workers’ Compensation. He works to counsel clients in all aspects of employment including the development of employment policies, human resources outsourcing, employer immigration compliance, and issues involving professional employer organizations.

Michael earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Letters from the University of Oklahoma.

Recognition

•Lawyer of the Year; Worker’s Compensation Law - Employers, Oklahoma City, Best Lawyers; 2026
•The Best Lawyers in America , Best Lawyers, 2012-2026
•Awarded in: Insurance Law, Labor Law - Management, Litigation - Insurance, Litigation - Labor and Employment, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers
•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
•The Best Lawyers in America , Lawyer of the Year in OKC - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers, 2021
•The Best Lawyers in America , Lawyer of the Year in OKC - Workers’ Compensation Law - Employers; Best Lawyers; 2017, 2020

In the Press

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August 16, 2024

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Labor & Employment
  • Products Liability
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Asbestos & Talc

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
University of Oklahoma College of Law, J.D., 1982
Year of First Admission:
1982
Admission:
1982, Oklahoma; 1982, United States District Court of Northern District of Oklahoma; 1982, United States District Court of Eastern District of Oklahoma; 1982, United States District Court of Western District of Oklahoma; 1988, United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit; 1991, United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit; 1994, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Memberships:

Memberships

•DRI: Secretary Treasurer, 2025-2026; Board of Directors, 2021-2024; State Representative, 2018-2021
•Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel: President, 2017; Director, 1998-2001, 2010-2012; Legislative Director, 2012-2014
•Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel
•Luther Bohanon American Inns of Court XXIII: President, 2016-17

•American Bar Association
•Oklahoma Advisory Council on Workers' Compensation: Chair, 2011-2023
•Oklahoma Bar Association
•Oklahoma County Bar Association
•Oklahoma Indigent Defense System: Board Member, 1999-2001
•Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Guaranty Fund: Board Member, 2012-2018

ISLN:
908503238

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

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    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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