$ 1-250 per hour
I use my proprietary "Value Added Divorce/Paternity" strategic system (free no opt-in eBook at link) to keep costs down and litigation focused on your VISION of your family, during and after the divorce/breakup. Licensed in Indiana for 20+ years (with voluntarily inactive licenses in Illinois and Pennsylvania), certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Life Coach, and Business Success Coach, I can aggressively represent you in court and at the negotiating table. My focus is on family law, appeals, business, and criminal defense. You are seeking cost-effective, aggressive, reliable, focused legal representation. I proivde that and a strategic approach that aims to solve problems and prevent future litigation. Consultations always free and scheduled at a time and place convenient to you.
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Acquired: 1993
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State: Illinois
Acquired: 2002
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State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2001
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23 South 8th, Suite 45, Noblesville, IN, 46060
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Posted by Diane | August 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Erik Carter is everything a great attorney should be! Extremely knowledgeable, friendly, fights for his clients and keeps you informed every step of the way. If you need legal help, you need to call him - he’s amazing!!
Posted by Jessica | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I consulted with Mr. Carter for the first time via phone after posting a question on AVVO and knew instantly he was the right attorney for my family law case with my narcissist ex. It was VERY important to me that whoever I hired was familiar with narcissism as narcissists are masters of manipulatio...
Posted by Charles W. | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Everything went exactly how Mr. Carter thought and said it would. Absolutely skilled and as good as they come. I can't recommend him enough.
Posted by Ed W. | January 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I was going through a very long & bitter divorce. I had several attorneys before I found the right one! Mr. Carter understands family law & the legal system. He is well educated & worked with me as a "partner" rather than a 'client'! I felt I could contact him pretty much anytime. If it was after...
Posted by Jeff | February 9, 2015
It is only fair that I point out that my divorce lasted almost 3 years. I started with a large law firm in Indianapolis, there was a lot of turn around of lawyers, my case was finally handed over to Mr. Carter. He informed me that he was starting his own business Carter Legal Service. I followed him ...
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Erik is experienced and truthful and very hard working. I have known him since he started, and have enjoyed being associated with him on several cases. He is ethical, honest and he knows the law and will guide clients through all legal situations clearly and properly and successfully. He is skilled at mediation and trial and negotiation work."
Litigation lawyer
Family lawyer
2014 - Present
Founder, Carter Legal Services LLC
2004 - 2014
Senior Attorney, Cordell & Cordell, PC
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffrey Leving
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Ratner & Prestia
1998 - 2000
Corporate Counsel, CMG Worldwide, Inc.
1993 - 1998
Attorney, Matchett Arnold & Palmer
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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