Jeffrey S. Carter joined the firm as an associate in May, 2011. Jeff graduated with honors from The University of Tennessee College of Law. During his time in law school, Jeff served as an editor on the Tennessee Law Review. Jeff’s article, “Strictly Business: A Historical Narrative and Commentary on Rock and Roll Business Practices” was published in the Winter 2010 issue of the Tennessee Law Review. Jeff also served as Mediator for the Knox County General Sessions Court as part of the College of Law’s Mediation Clinic, and as a student-attorney in the College of Law’s Wills & Estates Clinic.

Prior to entering the practice of law, Jeff enjoyed a successful career as a professional musician, songwriter, and music publisher working in Nashville, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California. Jeff has performed alongside recording artists including Deana Carter, Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, Charlie Daniels, Bob Dylan, and many others. Jeff’s original compositions have been aired on national radio and television. Jeff is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers.

Jeff practices in the fields of general civil litigation, commercial litigation, wills and estates, and entertainment law.

Education
Middle Tennessee State University, BS, summa cum laude, 2007.
University of Tennessee College of Law, JD, with honors, 2010.

• Tennessee Law Review

Professional Activities
American Bar Association (member)
Florida Bar (member, Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law section)
American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (member)

Articles
Author, Strictly Business: A Historical Narrative and Commentary on Rock and Roll Business Practices. 78 Tenn. L. Rev. 213 (2010).