Brett Carpenter
About Brett Carpenter
Brett Carpenter is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Brett Carpenter is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Poyner Spruill LLP
Education: Campbell University, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Raleigh, NC
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