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Carter White

Carter White

Partner

Carter White

Partner

New York

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Carter White is a member of Dentons' Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice. His practice is wide-ranging, including complex commercial litigation, bankruptcy litigation and appellate advocacy, and his client base is quite varied, including insurers, telecommunications providers, power generators, casinos and banks. Carter has been involved in all aspects of litigation, from preparation of pleadings, discovery and motion practice through trial and appeal.

Experience

Major insurance provider: Winning a motion to dismiss a class action complaint on constitutional standing grounds, and gaining affirmance of the decision in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Major insurance provider: Forcing withdrawal of a consumer class action complaint through dual service of a motion to dismiss and a Rule 11 motion.
Financial institution: Defending breach of contract claims before and at trial, culminating in a favorable settlement after obtaining a ruling that plaintiffs could only recover a small fraction of their claimed damages.
Telecommunications company: Engaging in motion practice that led to a favorable settlement of a commercial dispute.
Casino: Representing debtor in bankruptcy case, including administering claims and litigating against various stakeholders.
Pro bono client: Briefing and arguing a civil rights case before the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals on behalf of a terminated employee.
Foreign debtors: Representing various foreign debtors in Chapter 15 proceedings, including handling complex procedural issues, such as service of process under the Hague Convention.
Bankruptcy trustee and trade creditors: Litigating and settling avoidance claims.
Pro bono clients: Obtaining divorces for economically disadvantaged women.
City of New York: Taking and defending numerous depositions in tort cases brought against the City of New York.
Confidential client: Managing a response to an expedited third-party subpoena.