Michael Carpenter concentrates his practice in several areas of complex civil litigation, including business and corporate disputes, employment disputes, ERISA claims, and real estate and land use related issues. In addition to a consistent practice in the North Carolina Superior Courts, Michael regularly practices in both the federal courts of North Carolina as well as the North Carolina Business Court, where he has handled over a dozen cases. Michael has significant litigation experience representing plaintiffs and defendants. Michael has tried jury and non-jury matters, conducted AAA and non-AAA arbitrations, handled issues before local zoning boards, and successfully settled numerous cases pending in state and federal court.
After graduating from Duke University and the University of Tennessee College of Law, Michael returned to Gaston County where he has been a life-long resident.
