About Davis & Carter LLC

Davis & Carter LLC is a Chicago-based business law firm providing comprehensive and strategic legal services to small, midsize, and growing enterprises. With a focus on business formation, contract law, intellectual property, and commercial litigation, the firm delivers practical counsel that aligns with the evolving demands of modern business.

Davis & Carter LLC is led by attorneys Carla Carter and Michael Davis, who bring over 40 years of combined legal experience. Their backgrounds span intellectual property, futures trading, corporate compliance, and regulatory investigations. This multidisciplinary insight enables the firm to serve as a legal advisor and business strategist for companies navigating complex commercial environments.

Davis & Carter LLC works with businesses across a wide range of industries, including startups, technology firms, and women-owned enterprises. Legal services include contract drafting and negotiation, business formation and governance, trademark and copyright protection, IP litigation, and FINRA arbitration. The firm also advises on shareholder disputes and regulatory compliance, offering solutions designed to prevent legal conflicts and support sustainable business growth.

Davis & Carter LLC is recognized for its efficient, hands-on approach. Clients work directly with attorneys, ensuring clear communication and timely legal guidance. Whether managing transactional needs or resolving high-stakes disputes, the firm tailors every strategy to fit the client’s objectives and operational realities.

Davis & Carter LLC is committed to protecting the work, innovation, and investments of the businesses it represents. With a reputation for responsiveness, long-term thinking, and practical outcomes, the firm continues to support Chicago’s entrepreneurial and commercial ecosystem.

Davis & Carter LLC operates from its office in the heart of downtown Chicago, serving companies locally and throughout Illinois with high-quality legal representation rooted in integrity and business insight.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Business Formation And Planning
  • Contract Drafting And Review
  • General Corporate Counsel
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Regulatory Defense
  • Commodities
  • Intellectual Property Rights
Intellectual Property
  • Trademarks
  • Copyrights
  • Patents
  • Trade Secrets
Lawsuits And Disputes
  • Partnership And Shareholder Disputes
  • Intellectual Property Disputes
  • Regulatory Defense
  • Breach Of Contract
  • Insurance Disputes
  • IP Enforcement
  • FINRA Arbitration
  • Securities Violations

Fees

  • Free Consultation

Office location for Davis & Carter LLC

Davis & Carter LLC

53 W Jackson Blvd # 1560, Chicago, IL 60604