Michael Nicholas Carter

Myers Bigel is pleased to announce Michel Carter has joined the firms award-winning legal team. Michael Carter received his B. S. in Nuclear Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he actively served as the Vice President of the American Nuclear Society and was a member of the Nuclear Science Design Team. He went on to earn his J. D. from Emory University School of Law, where he participated in the Technological Innovation: Generating Economic Results (TI:GER) program. Michael is a dedicated legal professional with a diverse background in both legal and engineering fields. He served as a Legal Extern at NCR Corporation in Atlanta, GA, where he engaged in comprehensive research on legal topics such as employee patent assignments, Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and Representations and Warranties Insurance. This role complemented his earlier experience as a Legal Intern at Columbia County Public Defender, where he was involved in criminal law research, client interviews, and courtroom observations. In addition to legal roles, Michael has a notable history in the engineering sector. At Wolf Creek Nuclear Operating Corporation, he worked as a nuclear fuel engineer. Here, Michael was instrumental in developing a time-saving fuel fabrication surveillance program, leading critical inspections, and managing fuel budget projections. With a unique blend of experiences, Michael brings a multifaceted perspective to his professional endeavors, reflecting a strong commitment to both legal practice and technical innovation. Michaels practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in mechanical engineering. With a unique blend of experiences, Michael brings a multifaceted perspective to his professional endeavors, reflecting a strong commitment to both legal practice and technical innovation. Michaels practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of patent applications in mechanical engineering. Michael joins a team of attorneys and patent agents emphasizing patent procurement in practice areas including electronics/computer, mechanical, trademark, chemical and biotechnology. The firms experience with domestic and international patents is vast, having successfully filed in practically every country in the world, drafting quality patents that cover the full scope of an invention and stand up to courtroom challenges.