Evan Carter
Evan is an attorney on Cobb Hammett’s Corporate Law team. Prior to joining Cobb Hammett, Evan worked as an associate attorney with two local insurance defense firms where he was able to garner excellent experience in every phase of litigation.
A native of Kentucky, Evan is a two-time graduate of Western Kentucky University where he earned a B.S. in Sports Management in 2014 and a M.S. in Kinesiology, Recreation, & Sport with a concentration in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration in 2018. While earning his Bachelor’s degree, Evan was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and held numerous roles within the fraternity, and volunteered with the Trew Friends organ donation organization and the Kelly Autism Foundation in Bowling Green, KY. He was recognized on the Dean’s List (3x) and the President’s List (1x) during his undergraduate studies. Evan also completed his Master’s degree with a 4.0 GPA. Following the completion of his graduate degree, Evan moved to Charleston to attend the Charleston School of Law from which he graduated in 2022. During his time at CSOL, Evan was awarded the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Sports Law and had the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the legal department of the Mediterranean Shipping Company, one of the world’s leaders in the global freight industry. Prior to law school, Evan has worked in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons, the Tampa Bay Rays Single-A affiliate, the Bowling Green Hot Rods, was a graduate assistant with the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation within the WKU Athletic Department, and was the senior intern with the University of Kentucky Athletic Association’s Event Management department.
In his spare time, Evan can be seen cheering on his beloved University of Kentucky Wildcats, playing with his dog Weller (yes, after Evan’s favorite bourbon!), reading, playing golf, and enjoying all the exquisite cuisine Charleston has to offer. Evan loves meeting new people and making new friends, so please say hello if you see him in the wild!
AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Corporate Law