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Carpenter & Associates, PLLC
As founder and managing attorney, Joshua Carpenter, JD, PhD, MBA directs both internal and external operations at Carpenter & Associates. He oversees all business administration, from financial management and client relations to strategic planning and firm culture. As a proven leader both inside and outside the courtroom, Dr. Carpenter’s extensive experience in helping clients with complex disputes and issues has equipped him with the ability to effectively advocate not only for his clients but also for those in need in the community.
As a highly skilled attorney with equally deep experience in the pursuit of justice, Dr. Carpenter’s mission with each client begins with client commitment, followed by providing exceptional legal representation and ensuring the best possible outcomes for those the firm represents. Clients trust him to prioritize their best interests in both the courtroom and arbitrations, consistently achieving favorable outcomes.
As managing attorney, Dr. Carpenter sets a high standard of success, and the expectation for all attorneys and the legal support team at the law firm is to emulate that winning mindset. He also directs the day-to-day operations at the firm, committed to ensuring excellent representation for all clients by developing a dynamic mix of legal support. The firm’s practice areas generally encompass business law, including corporate formation, dissolution, creating and enforcing contracts, all phases and levels of litigation, and transactions; real estate law, including property transactions, such as buying, selling, leasing, liens, and property disputes; family law that deals with legal issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, and spousal support; financial law, encompassing a broad range of financial matters, involving debt collections, bankruptcy, probate and estate, estate planning, wealth management and investment law; and general counsel services.
Even before establishing Carpenter & Associates over 20 years ago, Dr. Carpenter fought relentlessly on behalf of victims of domestic violence, including abused and neglected spouses and kids. In 2024, under Dr. Carpenter’s direction, Carpenter & Associates provided over $250,000 in pro bono legal work for victims of domestic violence, abuse and neglect. During the past 20 years, Dr. Carpenter also has been named Lawyer of the Year for several domestic violence shelters and other local organizations.
From a young age, Dr. Carpenter felt a deep desire to champion justice and fight for the rights of others, a calling that has guided his actions and shaped his character. Despite receiving a full-ride music scholarship, Dr. Carpenter switched his college focus, earning undergraduate degrees in Spanish and political theory instead, demonstrating not only a change in his academic path but also foreshadowing his professional journey.
Following a transformative two-year mission in Argentina, where he polished his fluency in Spanish, Josh became immersed in law enforcement, including roles as a domestic violence detective and an active SWAT team member. Driven by a passion for greater understanding about the pursuit of justice, Dr. Carpenter transitioned to the legal arena. His tenure at both large and small law firms during and after law school at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School, offered invaluable insights and confidence – and when faced with handling the economics of a growing family, he confidently hung out his own law shingle.
Even as Dr. Carpenter established his legal career, he sought out diverse experiences beyond that of law – big challenges – that deeply enriched his understanding of legal principles and improved his ability to represent clients effectively. Yet, these challenges also shaped his beliefs on how to define the law firm’s identity, work culture, and shape the experiences of employees.
Beyond the professional realm, his core aspiration has remained unwavering—to empower others to reach their fullest potential and leave a positive impact on the world. A staunch advocate for education, Josh believes it is THE key that unlocks doors unreachable by mere hard work and persistence. His life is dedicated to a commitment to service, education, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, striving to help other individuals in his path become the best versions of themselves and leave the world a better place.
Step into Excellence: Carpenter & Associates Welcomes You Results Driven, There's No Second Place in Litigation!
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Family
35%
Business
15%
Construction and Development
15%
Real Estate
15%
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Payment Methods
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- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 11 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2014
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2015
Licensed in New Mexico for 21 years
State: New Mexico
Acquired: 2004
Location
Carpenter & Associates PLLC
(972) 455-8700
Fax
7920 Belt Line Rd,, Suite 1100, Dallas, TX, 75254
carplawfirm.com/Online Presence
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Posted by Mike | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Best
I have used Josh on a number of issues now. He is the best around. Always takes my calls, always wins in court. Bulldog in court, great guy in the office.
Posted by Jennifer B. | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic Attorney
Mr. Carpenter handled my divorce and he was nothing but professional. He handled my case with integrity, honesty and hard work. He is very knowledgeable of the laws and works hard. He is compassionate, empathetic and understanding. I have not been disappointed in his service with my case. I hav...
Posted by Kyle Harmon | August 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Opposing Council Advised this firm committed MALPRACTICE
Over 50k spent for excessive mistakes and errors that cost us not only time but also what appears to be the loss of our home due to the negligence of Joshua Carpenter as Senior Advising attorney to Ty Hampton. Careless mistakes such as not meeting filing deadlines, filing the wrong types of documents...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Do not hire this attorney
I used this firm in April 2022 and they did nothing but take the $6K plus monies. They made so many promises and hinted they would absolutely get my case to the courts to stop the issue that was at hand. They did NOTHING but lie and did not follow the practice they claim of keeping you informed about...
Joshua Carpenter
Replied last November 07, 2022As this is an anonymous review, I am not able to properly respond to this review. If there were charges on this client, then obviously something was done. Additionally, it is improper for any attorney to make any specific promises about any case outcome. Our retainer agreement specific states we do not make specific promises on the outcome of a case.
Posted by anonymous | February 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Run as fast and far from this attorney/firm as possible
We hired this attorney for a complicated custody case and it has been the worst decision we have ever made! Talks tough at initial consult, but it’s all talk no action. He and staff will take your calls and return emails so long as you don’t have any balance owed, but once you owe even a small bala...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2015.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2015
updated on 01/30/2019Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
2004 - 2020
Lead Attorney, Carpenter & Associates
Education
2004
George Mason University
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Languages
Spanish
English
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Texas: My Mom recently died and step-dad will not probate her will, if there actually is one...
02 Nov 2017
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I broke two of my toes in Lowe's can I get my medical bills paid.
03 Nov 2017