Carter H. Dukes
About Carter H. Dukes
Carter H. Dukes is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Carter H. Dukes is recognized in the following practice area:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Scott Dukes & Geisler PC
Education: Emory University, J.D., graduated 1990
Location: Birmingham, AL
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