Carter P. Schondelmayer

Carter Schondelmayer has practiced in litigation primarily focused on employment law since she joined the firm in 1998. She serves as the Chair of the Firm’s Employment Practice Group. She works closely with corporate and governmental clients to assist in employee issues and to defend lawsuits. She has experience with trial and appellate work, as well as the investigative processes of the Georgia Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Civil Rights.

She has been a guest speaker on a variety of employment concerns and legislation. Carter also provides litigation assistance to the Trust and Estates Group of the Firm for contested probate or guardianship matters. She is licensed to practice in both Georgia and Alabama. She has been recognized by the Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars from 2006 to 2010. She has been admitted as a Barrister in the Columbus division of the American Inns of Court. Carter also serves as a registered mediator licensed through the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution.

Carter is a native of Columbus and received both her B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Georgia. She is an active community volunteer.

Education

B.A., University of Georgia, 1995
J.D., University of Georgia, 1998

Admitted to Practice

Georgia, 1998
Alabama, 1999
11th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2003

Memberships, Affiliations and Activities

State Bar of Georgia
State Bar of Alabama
Columbus Bar Association
American Bar Association
Georgia Association of Women Lawyers
Columbus Inn of Court, Barrister
Society for Human Resource Management, Board Member Chair, Legislative Affairs
Overlook Association, Board of Directors
Smiles For a Lifetime, Board of Directors
Columbus Symphony Orchestra (Executive Board of Directors, 2003-2008)
Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Columbus (Advisory Board; President, 2002-2003)
United Way, Chair of Attorney Division Giving, 2009 Campaign
Brookstone School Honor Code Committee Member, 2009-2010
First Presbyterian Church
Historic Columbus Foundation Volunteer

Honors & Awards

Georgia Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2006 to 2010