Carter E. Watkins

Carter E. Watkins, Esq. is a corporate attorney at Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith LLP, specializing in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and startup financing, securities law, secured transactions, and real estate since July 2022. Prior experience includes serving as an associate attorney at Green Bryant and French, LLP, focused on corporate and real estate matters, and as Of Counsel at Lee Shome & Kennedy, LLP, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. Previously, Carter Watkins held attorney roles at Mackaness & Ideta, LLP, and other firms, and completed various law clerk positions, including with the California Department of Business Oversight. Academic qualifications include a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law, focusing on corporate finance and securities law, and a Bachelor of Science in finance, real estate, and law from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.