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Practice Areas |
 Securities Law |
As a former Enforcement Attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Valerie Carter brings a level of experience and expertise that uniquely informs our client strategies and guides the culture of the firm. Valerie's expertise - combined with Dennis Carter's extensive experience in the financial services industry - allows us to approach challenging circumstances with creativity, integrity and pragmatism. Our firm represents securities brokerage firms in investigations before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and in arbitrations before Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Carter & Doyle has a proven track record because we identify successful outcomes and create a strategy to achieve them. Ultimately, we get results that serve our clients' goals.
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| Banking Law |
Our clients understand that when they come to Carter & Doyle, their legal disputes are approached with professionalism, discretion and an unparalleled understanding of the banking and financial services industries. Our attorneys regularly represent bank officers and directors on commercial work-outs, in FDIC investigations, and in prosecutions by the U.S. Attorney's Office and Massachusetts Attorney General's Office.
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| Asset Recovery |
As a leading figure in one of the largest debt collection efforts in U.S. history on behalf of the FDIC, Valerie Carter established an early record of success upon which our asset recovery practice would be built. Underperforming and troubled assets have become a common symptom of today's economy. We mitigate losses through proper strategic planning and aggressive execution of the asset recovery process.
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Corporate Investigations
and Administrative Law |
Carter & Doyle has significant experience representing securities brokerage firms, corporations, bank officers and directors, public servants and individuals in a broad range of investigations conducted by the U.S. Attorney's Office, Securities & Exchange Commission , Attorney General's Office, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Internal Revenue Service, Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, Department of Unemployment Assistance and other federal and state law enforcement and administrative agencies.
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| Criminal Defense |
At Carter & Doyle we bring a uniquely informed perspective when it comes to our criminal defense practice and our clients benefit from our courtroom experience and practical approach. We represent clients in a diverse range of federal and state criminal cases ranging from financial fraud and political corruption to driving under the influence and assault. A criminal charge often times is a confusing and traumatic event for a client and Carter & Doyle navigates a case with sensitivity, discretion, and empathy, all with an eye toward achieving the most effective results. One of our most recent successes involved convincing a federal prosecutor to not bring fraud/conspiracy charges against an officer of a public corporation. The client was appreciative and the company for whom he worked was grateful for our thorough mastery of the facts and law which enabled us to make a successful presentation to the United States Attorney’s Office. The case is representative of our approach to each and every client whether an individual or part of a large corporation.
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Perishable Agricultural
Commodities Act (PACA) Law |
Carter & Doyle is one of just a handful of law firms in the country with the expertise to represent growers and wholesalers of perishable agricultural products in claims in federal court to protect their PACA Trust rights.
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| Business Litigation |
Carter & Doyle's decades of courtroom experience and record of client wins illustrate our premier service in general business litigation. Our firm represents a wide variety of businesses, including health care providers, owners and operators of supermarket chains, technology companies, general contractors, engineering firms, the construction trades, franchisees, and condominium associations. We provide our business clients legal services on a broad spectrum of matters including contract drafting and enforcement, corporate freeze outs, employment matters, and asset recovery.
Corporations know better than to face a major legal challenge alone. But they should never feel all alone, either. Our litigation strategies and trial preparation will position you for successful outcomes. Our courtroom execution will deliver them.
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