I am a North Carolina native who was born in Marion, but grew up in Rutherfordton. While I was truly blessed to be raised in a loving, caring, and stable home, I realized at a young age that not everyone had that opportunity and always had a heart to help my friends who were hurting. Upon graduating high school, I began working with my father who has a real estate office in Bat Cave, North Carolina, while at the same time, attending Gardner-Webb University.
I was seeking what direction to go with my career. At the time, the most reasonable thing appeared to be to join my father in his real estate practice. But putting aside the financial aspect and given my passion to help people, I wanted to do something that would allow me to take that passion to a whole other level. That's when I found the practice of law.
Upon graduating from GWU with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, I was accepted to Elon Law School and was a recipient of a Presidential Scholarship. After completing my first year of law school at Elon, I transferred to Charlotte School of Law to be closer to home and my wife.
As an attorney, I genuinely care about each individual client. My first and foremost goal is to help every client achieve the best possible outcome in their case and I strive to make a difference in their lives. I practice in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, civil litigation, and estate planning.
While attending law school, I acquired significant legal experience in multiple practice areas by interning with both the law firm of Tomblin, Farmer and Morris, PLLC and the legal department of Family Dollar. In addition, I defended clients in criminal cases through Charlotte School of Law's Criminal Justice Clinic and provided legal services to individuals who were starting businesses through the school's Entrepreneurship Clinic.
When I'm not practicing law, I love being involved in the community, participating in the local prison ministry and community service opportunities. I am very grateful to have a wonderful wife, Daniella, and we were blessed with our first child, Coleman Blake Caulder, in January 2015.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2016 | 05/31/2022 |
NC | Active | 2015 | 04/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 11 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Valedictorian | Charlotte School of Law | 2015 |
Excellence for the Future Award | Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction | 2014 |
Order of the Crown | Charlotte School of Law | 2014 |
GOAL Senior Scholastic Award | Gardner-Webb University | 2012 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Caulder & Valentine Law Firm, PLLC | 2016 - Present |
Partner | Caulder & Cooper Law Firm, PLLC | 2015 - Present |
Legal Intern | Family Dollar Inc | 2014 - 2014 |
Legal Intern | Farmer & Morris Law Firm, PLLC | 2014 - 2015 |
Accountant | Caulder Realty | 2007 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Cleveland County Bar Association | Member | 2015 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charlotte School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
Gardner-Webb University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2012 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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May 2015 Commencement Exercises | Keynote Speaker Introduction | 2015 |
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Mark Rowe, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Blake Caulder aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him.
Charles Hagerman, Unknown Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the privilege of witnessing Mr. Caulder’s skill and zealous advocacy for his clients in court. Mr. Caulder is an excellent attorney and is devoted to serving the needs of his clients. Mr. Caulder relentlessly pursues the best possible outcome for his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Mark Rowe, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 13, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Blake Caulder aggressively pursues every angle of a case on behalf of his clients. He is thorough, detail-orientated, and works tirelessly to protect his clients rights. I highly recommend him.
Charles Hagerman, Unknown Attorney on Feb 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the privilege of witnessing Mr. Caulder’s skill and zealous advocacy for his clients in court. Mr. Caulder is an excellent attorney and is devoted to serving the needs of his clients. Mr. Caulder relentlessly pursues the best possible outcome for his clients. I endorse this attorney.
Michael Emrey, Unknown Attorney on Jul 22, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I fully endorse Mr. Caulder with the highest level of confidence. Having worked alongside him on numerous projects, I attest that Mr. Caulder is not only one of the hardest working individuals I know, but also one of the most caring. You will not find anyone who will work harder to fight for your rights.
Alexandria Andresen, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Having known Mr. Caulder in law school and beyond, I can say with confidence that he is dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented. Mr. Caulder is an excellent attorney who will work hard to ensure the best results for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Caulder to assist with your legal needs.
Gabrielle Valentine, Unknown Attorney on Jun 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Caulder is an excellent and caring attorney who is dedicated to his clients and wholeheartedly strives for the best outcome for every client. HIs attention to detail enables him to be thorough in every matter, leaving no stones uncovered. I endorse Blake Caulder without any reservations.
Joshua Valentine, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 20, 2016
Relationship: Co-worker
As a long time friend of Mr. Caulder, I can personally attest that he is one of the hardest working individuals you will ever meet. His work ethic, combined with his dedication to his clients' interests, make him an excellent attorney. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer.
Gintaras Krulikas, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Caulder is a highly motivated and detail orientated attorney. Having gone to law school with him, I witnessed his hard work first-hand. I would highly recommend his legal services to anyone.
Shanna Rivera, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is a caring person who is extremely bright, diligent, and professional. He truly cares about every client that comes in his office and works very hard to get the best result possible.
Hannah Davies, Unknown Attorney on Dec 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have had the honor of knowing David Blake Caulder since he was a young child. I have watched him grow to become a very responsible and caring individual and an excellent attorney. David Blake truly cares about others with genuine compassion and dedication; he works very hard to strive for excellence in everything that he does. He pays extra special attention to detail, he considers every case to be very important, and he cares most of all about the lives of each client that he meets. I would highly recommend David Blake Caulder to anyone looking for quality legal representation.
Chad Cooper, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
David is an exceptional person who genuinely cares about each of his clients. He is dedicated and hard-working and will do his best to help every client. I would recommend him without hesitation.