Overview
Partner Mark C. Carver focuses his law practice on employment law, complex civil and commercial litigation, and casualty defense.
He represents and advises business owners on legal issues that arise from the employer/employee relationship, including wage and hour laws, disability leave laws, workplace harassment, employee discrimination, and wrongful discharge. He regularly represents employers before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights.
Mr. Carver is a successful litigator for private businesses, public entities and municipalities, sole practitioners, and an array of commercial litigation matters. He is also a proactive counselor for companies developing and implement policies and programs to effectively respond to employee complaints, prior to escalating into litigation. In addition, Mr. Carver counsels clients on many day-to-day workplace issues and how to prevent claims from arising, and he is also well-versed in the numerous federal and state employment regulations arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, including planning for and addressing issues that arise when workers return to the workplace.
Within commercial litigation, Mr. Carver practices in the area of general litigation, directors and officers liability, and employment practices defense. In addition, he defends against casualty claims. Mr. Carver has also represented national and local businesses in various practice areas including civil litigation, torts, commercial and complex business litigation. In addition, he has handled various types of insurance defense to include claims asserted against businesses, officers and directors, and other professionals.
Mr. Carver’s unique background provides him with extensive knowledge and understanding of the law to meet client needs. After 21 years of distinguished service, Mr. Carver honorably retired from the US Army Reserves in 2006 at the rank of Major where he most recently served as a JAG Officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps.
In addition, since 2003 Mr. Carver has volunteered as an Assistant Bar Examiner for the Louisiana Supreme Court’s Committee on Bar Admissions. In 2009, New Orleans City Business Magazine honored Mr. Carver by recognizing him as one of the top 50 attorneys in the New Orleans area and presented him with its Leadership in Law award.
Admissions
- Louisiana
- U.S. District Courts
- Middle District of Louisiana
- Western District of Louisiana
- Eastern District of Louisiana
- Northern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
- U. S. Courts of Appeals
- Fifth Circuit
- District of Columbia Circuit
Education
- Southern University, J.D., cum laude; Top 10%
- Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Criminal Justice
- U.S. Army JAG School
- U.S. Army Officers’ Basic Course, honors
Professional Memberships
- Louisiana Bar Association
- Louisiana Supreme Court Committee on Bar Admissions
- New Orleans Labor & Employment Law CLE Committee
Awards
- Top 50 Lawyers Recognition, Leadership in Law Award, New Orleans City Business Magazine, 2009
- U.S. Army Commendation Medal
- U.S. Army Achievement Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Army Service Ribbon
Publications
- Partner Mark Carver quoted in Law 360 Employment Authority article titled “5th Circ. Backs Hospital’s Win In Ex-Nurse’s Retaliation Suit,” 11-15-2023
- New Louisiana Law Aims To Prevent Health Care Facility Violence, author Mark Carver, Esq., New Orleans City Business, Sept. 19, 2022
- Wake Up Call, Bloomberg Law, April 14, 2022
- Kaufman Dolowich merges with small firm to enter Dallas, New Orleans, IQ Stock Market
- Kaufman Dolowich merges with small firm to enter Dallas, New Orleans, Reuters, April 13, 2022
News
- Kaufman Dolowich Marks One Year Anniversary in Dallas and New Orleans, April 2023
- KD has added the Myers Law Group, The Advocate, Nola.com, April 24, 2022
- Kaufman Dolowich Expands Footprint into Dallas and New Orleans; Adds The Myers Law Group and its Six Attorneys, The New Orleans Sun, April 15, 2022
- Kaufman Dolowich Grows To Dallas, New Orleans Via Merger, Law 360, April 13, 2022
- Long Island’s Kaufman Dolowich Enters Gulf Coast Market in Dallas Trial Firm Combination, Texas Lawyer, Law.com, April 13, 2022
- New York-based Kaufman Dolowich adds New Orleans office, New Orleans City Business, April 13, 2022
- Kaufman Dolowich Expands Footprint into Dallas and New Orleans; Adds The Myers Law Group and its Six Attorneys
- Criminal History and Hiring Decisions, Louisiana’s Council on Aging Directors’ Association, January 2023
Speaking Engagements
Our Firm's Awards & Honors
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