Serving Polk County

An Experienced, Knowledgeable Attorney.

The law offices of Carter J. Adams is located in the heart of Central Florida and serves clients throughout Polk County, including Winter Haven, Lakeland, Bartow, Haines City, Lake Wales, Auburndale, Lake Alfred, Dundee, Davenport, and Mulberry.

About Carter J. Adams

Attorney Carter J. Adams is a 7th-generation Floridian and Winter Haven native with strong ties to the community. He graduated from Lake Region High School in the top 10% of his class and received a Bright Futures Scholarship. He was a Florida Boys State Representative, a member of the National Honor Society four years straight, an officer of the Tri-M Music Honor Society, and a member of Key Club.

He also earned the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in scouting. Alter hign school, Mr. Adams attended Stetson University, where he was awarded the Wallace Foard Academic Scholarship, Dean's Scholarship, and Bright Futures Scholarship - all for Academic Excellence. Mr. Adams served as the Brotherhood Chair of his fraternity. Delta Sigma Phi. He received a Bachelor
of Arts degree in English from Stetson in 2008. Thereafter, Mr. Adams moved to Chicago, Illinois, where he worked for a publishing company and earned his Illinois Insurance Producers License.

After spending two years in Chicago he returned to Florida and entered law school at Barry University School of Law, receiving a substantial scholarship for Academic Excellence and a high LSAT score. While in law school, Mr. Adams was an intern/law clerk with several different law firms, widening his experience with a different skill set each year.

He also worked for The Kaplan Bar Review. Through these internships, he gained early experience in criminal law. business law, contract law, real estate law, and tort law. He obtained his Juris Doctor in December of 2013 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2014. Mr. Adams began his career as an attorney taking a position in Tampa, Florida as an associate attorney with a large law firm. There he represented financial institutions, traveling throughout the state of Florida for trials and hearings, In 2015 he moved back to the Winter Haven area and became an Assistant State Attorney for the 10th Judicial Circuit. As an Assistant State Attorney, Mr. Adams gained more courtroom experience by trying cases to juries. From there he worked for Mood Law where he continued to gain experience and skill, as a Civil Litigation Attorney and Personal Injury Attorney for Auto, Trucking, and Medical Malpractice.

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Mr. Adams is a member of the Florida Bar Association. the American Bar Association the Lakeland Bar Association, and the Florida Justice Association, as well as the Polk County Trial Lawyers Association. Carter is a Commissioner and the Chairman for The Lake Region Lakes Management District. He sits on the board of directors and is President of Habitat For Humanity of East Polk County. He is also a member of Leadership of Winter Haven, Class 37. Mr. Adams lives in Winter Haven and is a member of Beymer United Methodist Church.

Credentials

  • Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2014
  • Barry University School of Law- Juris Doctorate
  • Assistant State Attorney, 10th Judicial Circuit
  • Member of The
  • Attorney, Law Offices of Daniel C. Consuegra
  • Attorney. Law Offices of Moody Law
  • American Legion Boys State Representative
  • Lakes Water Management Director
  • Member, Polk County Trial Lawyers
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Lakeland Bar Association
  • President of Habitat For Humanity of East Polk

We're Here To Help

When you contact our law firm after suffering an injury, our immediate goal is to be of service to you. That's why we're glad to come to your home or the hospital to speak with you about your case and begin working on your personal injury claim. We invite you to call, text, or email our law office to discuss your situation. We provide completely free, no-obligation case reviews so that you can understand whether hiring a personal injury attorney is in your best interest.

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Why Should You Hire Us?

We customize our practice to your business. We are a client-centered law firm with an emphasis on your needs, goals, and bottom line.

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Responsiveness

We understand the importance of communication with our clients and respond promptly to phone calls and emails.

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Experience

We have legal expertise and skills to help you through every legal situation for the results you want.

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Results-Driven

We have the resources available to present a strong case; resulting in the best outcome for your needs.

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Strategy Consultation

We have the resources available to present a strong case—resulting in the best outcome for your needs.