Litigation counsel for private companies and their principals.
Carter & Vale is a Los Angeles litigation boutique representing private companies and their principals in high-stakes disputes. We bring disciplined legal judgment, rigorous preparation, and a clear understanding of the business interests behind every matter we handle.
A firm built for a single practice, not a hundred of them.
Our practice is built on the belief that sophisticated clients need more than legal answers — they need judgment. Learn how Carter & Vale approaches complex disputes with focus, discretion, and purpose.
Practice areas
Concentrated on the disputes that recur in the life of a privately held company.
Commercial Litigation
Contract disputes, business torts, and complex commercial claims.
Corporate Governance & Fiduciary Duty Disputes
Fiduciary duty claims, board authority, and governance disagreements.
Internal Investigations
Independent investigations into a company's leadership or operations.
Real Estate Litigation
High-value disputes arising from commercial real estate.
Direct partner involvement, at every stage of a matter.
Every matter at Carter & Vale is led by experienced trial lawyers who work directly with the client — not delegated down the org chart once the engagement begins.
Social commitment
Our commitment extends beyond the matters entrusted to us. Through pro bono representation and community partnerships, we contribute our time and legal experience where it can make a meaningful difference.
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Carter & Vale was founded on the conviction that exceptional litigation practice requires both intellectual rigor and practical judgment. From our Los Angeles office, we represent private companies, executives, and business owners in disputes where the stakes are significant.
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