Brett Carpenter

Brett Carpenter is a Raleigh employment lawyer who focuses on preventing and resolving workplace issues for employers of varying sizes across the country. He handles employment disputes, civil litigation, and matters in state and federal courts. Brett advises employers on workplace decisions, helps them manage legal risks, and represents them when disputes move into arbitration, administrative proceedings, or litigation.

Brett earned his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law in 2014, graduating magna cum laude. He also received a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005. During law school, he served as a Comments Editor for Campbell Law Review and was a national member of the Order of the Barristers. His academic background supports his careful approach to employment law, litigation, and legal analysis.

Brett has experience with many areas of labor and employment law. His work includes defending claims involving discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, retaliation, wage and hour issues, unsafe working conditions, and breach of employment contracts. He also represents clients before agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Department of Labor, the Office of Administrative Hearings, and the North Carolina Division of Employment Security Commission.

Brett Carpenter is recognized for his work in labor, employment, and employment litigation. His recognitions include Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, North Carolina Rising Stars, and North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s inaugural class of Rising Stars. He also holds a Certified Yellow Belt in Legal Lean Sigma from the Legal Lean Sigma Institute. Brett helps employers address complex workplace matters with practical guidance, strong preparation, and a clear understanding of litigation risk.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Poyner Spruill
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Campbell University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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