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Carter Dickson

Carter Dickson

Associate, Houston
713.752.4331
cdickson@jw.com
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Carter Dickson

Carter Dickson

Associate, Houston
713.752.4331
cdickson@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

Biography

Carter Dickson is a litigation associate in Jackson Walker’s Houston office where he focuses on commercial litigation, land acquisition, and alternative dispute resolution. Carter represents businesses, including energy clients and condemnors, in litigation and appellate matters involving federal and state environmental statutes, regulatory compliance, and contractual disputes. He also has experience defending clients in class action and multi-district litigation.

Prior to Jackson Walker, Carter practiced at a national business law firm where he represented high-profile energy clients in state and federal courts regarding eminent domain, property disputes, and business and environmental torts. While at the University of Houston Law Center, he served as Executive Director of the Moot Court Team, and he was a multiple national champion advocate. Carter also previously served as a litigation intern at the Harris County Attorney’s Office and as a law clerk in local boutique law offices.

Education

B.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D., University of Houston Law Center

  • Order of Barristers
  • Moot Court Team, Executive Chair
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Team
  • Energy and Environmental Law Society, Treasurer

L.L.M., Energy, Environment, and Natural Resources Law, University of Houston Law Center

Bar Admissions

Texas

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas

  • Best Speaker & Finalist, 2018 San Diego National Criminal Procedure Competition
  • First Place, 2018 UH Energy/DNV-GL Energy Plan Operations Innovation Challenge
  • Champion, 2018 Lorance Thompson Contract Negotiation Competition
  • Best Brief & Finalist, 2017 Billings Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition
  • Regional Finalist, 2017 ABA National Negotiation Competition
  • National Semifinalist, 2017 PACE National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition

  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
    • Executive Board Member, 2016-2018
    • Leadership Academy, 2020-2021
    • Board of Directors, 2021-2022
    • Leadership Academy Committee Co-Chair, 2021-2022
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Institute for Energy Law (IEL), 2023-2024 Leadership Class
  • Environmental Law Institute
  • Walker R. Garland American Inn of Court
  • State Bar of Texas

JW Diversity & Inclusion 2022 Report theme

August 23, 2024
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JW Belonging & Inclusion Newsletter – August 2024

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August 14, 2024
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Caroline Capili and Carter Dickson Selected as Delegates to the Assembly of the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division

Jackson Walker proudly congratulates Caroline Capili and Carter Dickson on their selection by the Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) to serve as Delegates to the Assembly of the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division (ABA YLD).

Carter Dickson

August 14, 2024
Attorney News

Carter Dickson Appointed Chair to Houston Young Lawyers Association In-House and Corporate Counsel Committee

Jackson Walker is pleased to congratulate Carter Dickson on his appointment as Chair of the 2024-2025 Houston Young Lawyers Association (HYLA) In-House and Corporate Counsel Committee.

JW Diversity & Inclusion 2022 Report theme

April 15, 2024
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JW Diversity & Inclusion Newsletter – April 2024

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Carter Dickson

July 17, 2023
Attorney News

Carter Dickson Selected to Institute for Energy Law Leadership Class

Carter Dickson has been selected to participate in the 2023-2024 Leadership Class of the Institute for Energy Law (IEL).

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Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Speaker & Finalist, 2018 San Diego National Criminal Procedure Competition
  • First Place, 2018 UH Energy/DNV-GL Energy Plan Operations Innovation Challenge
  • Champion, 2018 Lorance Thompson Contract Negotiation Competition
  • Best Brief & Finalist, 2017 Billings Exum & Frye National Moot Court Competition
  • Regional Finalist, 2017 ABA National Negotiation Competition
  • National Semifinalist, 2017 PACE National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition

Community Involvement

  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
    • Executive Board Member, 2016-2018
    • Leadership Academy, 2020-2021
    • Board of Directors, 2021-2022
    • Leadership Academy Committee Co-Chair, 2021-2022
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Institute for Energy Law (IEL), 2023-2024 Leadership Class
  • Environmental Law Institute
  • Walker R. Garland American Inn of Court
  • State Bar of Texas

Practice Areas

  • Trial & Appellate Litigation

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