Carson is a litigator with significant appellate experience. His practice includes business litigation, government investigations, shareholder disputes, LLC member disputes, election law, and appeals. He regularly represents businesses and individuals in civil litigation in North Carolina courts, including federal, state, and business court. When faced with a new client or piece of litigation, Carson sees the big picture and focuses on what matters—for his clients and their success. He joined Bell, Davis & Pitt in 2022.
Before joining the firm, Carson worked as an appellate litigator for the Office of the Colorado Attorney General. Before that, Carson clerked for the Honorable Michael Berger on the Colorado Court of Appeals. Carson has briefed, orally argued, and won several significant cases at the appellate level. He has also authored multiple briefs to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Away from the office, Carson is an avid reader and aspiring cook. He enjoys baking bread and going on runs with his fiancé, Katie. Having completed a marathon and several half-marathons, you may see him running through one of the parks in Winston-Salem on the weekends.
100 N Cherry St Winston-Salem, NC 27101
cschneider@belldavispitt.com
Practice Areas:
Litigation, Appellate, Business Disputes, Corporate and Shareholder Disputes, Antitrust, Election Law
Gonzaga University, B.S., magna cum laude, 2016
University of Colorado School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2019; Barristers’ Council Member, Moot Court Division; University of Colorado Law Review, Associate Editor
Colorado, 2019
North Carolina, 2022
United States District Court for the District of Colorado, 2023
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 2023
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 2023
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 2023
Defended a North Carolina LLC against a lawsuit by a state licensing board, which resulted in swift dismissal of the suit without briefing or argument.
Defended a North Carolina business by successfully obtaining a prompt dismissal of a lawsuit alleging tortious interference with contract and fraudulent transfer.
Represented client in litigation against competing business alleging trade secret misappropriation and unfair trade practices; resolution in favor of the client.
Secured possession of intellectual property for client in litigation against a former employer.
Co-authored an amicus brief to the United States Supreme Court in Moore v. Harper, No. 21-1271.