Brett Carter

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Bertoldo Carter Smith & Cullen

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“No person should be above the law, and no person should be below the law;” Theodore Roosevelt said it, and Brett Carter lives it. From his earliest years, Brett saw the power of standing up against adversity in the struggle for justice. His father served in the Air Force as a Judge Advocate General. Because his family moved around so much, Brett was the perennial “new kid,” an automatic target for bullies. Because of this, his favorite story is David vs. Goliath, where skill and faith can win against overwhelming odds.

Brett earned his undergraduate degree in business administration from UNLV before going on to receive his Juris Doctor from Willamette University School of Law. In 1996, he joined John Bertoldo in practice and immediately devoted himself to the practice of personal injury and wrongful death law. Those who have suffered traumatic spinal and head injuries, who have lost limbs, who have endured disfigurement, disability and chronic pain, have found their advocate in Brett.

Determined to help his clients to the best of his ability, Brett took his fascination with medicine and used it to learn about the best medical providers and treatments for each type of injury. He considers his drive and ability to outwork his opponents a necessary asset. And, beyond all that, beyond the science and the law, he comes to know his clients as people—concerned, overwhelmed, frightened, hurting physically and financially, on a journey they didn’t choose—and comes to see them as family. As Brett tells his clients, “We’re in this together.”

This effort and commitment to go the extra mile (and then some) led Brett to Ironman competitions and ultra-long distance mountain running. To Brett, nothing worth attaining comes without struggle. And nothing is more satisfying, life-affirming, and inspiring than hitting the finish line, especially when the finish line means achieving justice for his clients and their families.

In his free time, in addition to competing in Ironman competitions and other endurance sports and activities, Brett enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Vegas Golden Knights.

Education

Willamette University School of Law, Salem, OR; Juris Doctorate, 1996
William and Mary Law School/University of London/Exeter; International Law – Summer Program, 1995
University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, 1993

Continuing Education

College of Advocacy, University of California, Hastings College of Law

Continuing Legal Education, exclusively directed towards personal injury law and ethics (full list available through Nevada State Bar)

Admitted to Practice

State of Nevada
All State and Federal Courts of Nevada
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Professional Memberships

Clark County Bar Association
Nevada State Bar
American Association of Justice
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Million Dollar Advocates
Super Lawyers

Awards & Accolades

Top Attorneys in the Mountain States
The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2011
Top 100 Lawyers, My Vegas Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards
Las Vegas’ Top Lawyers, Real Vegas Magazine, 2019
Legal Excellence Award, Vegas Legal Magazine, 2016
America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Member, 2016
National Academy of Person Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney Award, 2015
American Society of Legal Advocates Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, Nevada, 2015
Vegas Inc. Best of the Best Top Attorney Award, 2013
Telly Award for Settlement Documentary, 2005
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rating
Selected for inclusion in the 2018 Mountain States Super Lawyers® list
Trial Lawyers Association Top 25 Medical Malpractice Trial Lawyers, 2018
Top 100 Lawyers, Readers’ Choice Awards, 2017, Vegas Magazine

Professional Appointments & Positions

President of the Nevada Justice Association (NJA), 2019 to 2020
Executive Board Member of the NJA, 2009 to present
Board of Governors Member for Citizens for Justice (CFJ), 2012 to present

Speaking Engagements

May 2019, When Two Worlds Collide: Personal Injury and Bankruptcy; Nevada Justice Association CLE – Brett Carter and Marjorie Guymon
November 17, 2017, How to Deal with Deceitful Defense Attorneys; Nevada Justice Association CLE
November 18, 2014, Effective Deposition Preparation and Execution in a Nutshell; Nevada Justice Association Club X Lunch Seminar
June 12, 2013, IME vs. Treating Physician – Spine Surgery; Clark County Bar Association CLE
January 17, 2013, Initial Intake Procedure and Managing Client Expectations, Nevada Justice Association CLE, Young Lawyers Section
September 24, 2011, Pretrial; Nevada Justice Association, 2011 Convention
October 16, 2010, Medical Malpractice Track; Nevada Justice Association, 2010 Convention
January 15, 2010, Direct and Cross-Examination of Medical Examiners; Clark County Bar Association
June 10, 2009, Effective Use of Medical Records; Nevada Justice Association
February 19, 2009, Personal Injury Update: The Skinny on Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics; Clark County Bar Association
September 19, 2007, Personal Injury Update: The Skinny on Accident Reconstruction and Biomechanics