Introduction

Chip Carson has operated his boutique trial practice in Atlanta since 2004, earning an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest designation the publisher assigns for legal ability and ethical standards. Carson Law practices from 2494 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 210 in Dunwoody, Georgia, concentrating on construction litigation, personal injury, and commercial disputes where trial precision and command of contractor-owner relationships give clients a real advantage.

The firm operates as a boutique practice intentionally. Each matter receives direct attorney involvement from initial analysis through resolution, rather than being delegated through an associate hierarchy.

Practice Areas

Construction Litigation

Construction litigation is the firm’s defining specialty. Carson Law represents individuals and companies in disputes arising from construction projects: defects in completed work, failures to meet contract specifications, design liability, and recovery of unpaid amounts for work performed.

Construction defect litigation addresses physical failures in buildings, from foundation problems to roofing failures to mechanical system errors. Design defect litigation targets cases where the plans themselves caused the harm rather than the execution. Both tracks require attorneys who understand construction process, building codes, and the legal relationships among owners, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals.

Contract drafting and litigation covers both the negotiation of construction agreements before work begins and the enforcement of those agreements when disputes arise. This front-end and back-end capability gives construction clients comprehensive coverage under a single firm.

Lien and Bond Claims

Materialman lien prosecution protects contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers who have not been paid for labor or materials incorporated into a project. Georgia lien law imposes specific procedures and deadlines for perfecting these claims, and attorneys familiar with the construction industry understand how liens interact with project financing, ownership structures, and ongoing dispute resolution.

Payment and performance bond claims arise on bonded projects, typically public works or large commercial developments. When a general contractor defaults or fails to pay downstream, bond claims provide a recovery avenue against the surety. These carry their own procedural requirements distinct from ordinary civil litigation.

Insurance Defense and Personal Injury

Carson Law provides insurance defense for large loss casualty claims and first-party auto coverage disputes. The firm also represents individuals pursuing personal injury claims, including those arising from construction-related accidents.

Commercial Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution

The firm handles commercial disputes between businesses and represents clients in mediation and arbitration proceedings, which construction contracts increasingly require before litigation may proceed.

Attorney Profiles

Chip Carson founded Carson Law and has practiced in litigation, trial, and alternative dispute resolution since 2004. His career centers on construction law, a field demanding technical fluency about building processes alongside courtroom skill.

Carson Law holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a peer review rating reflecting assessments from attorneys and judges regarding a lawyer’s legal ability and professional ethics. The AV designation is the highest available in the Martindale-Hubbell rating system.

The firm operates with a small, focused team that handles complex matters without the institutional overhead that can dilute attention across a large caseload.

Location and Service Area

Carson Law is located at 2494 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 210, Dunwoody, GA 30338, serving clients in the Atlanta metropolitan area and throughout Georgia.

Dunwoody sits within the northern perimeter of the Atlanta metropolitan region, positioned to serve construction projects, commercial developments, and business disputes across Atlanta and its surrounding growth corridors. The region generates substantial construction activity, making it a natural center for a practice focused on construction law.

The firm’s website is carson-law.com/

Client Focus

Carson Law serves individuals and companies involved in construction disputes, insurance defense matters, and commercial litigation. Construction clients include property owners dealing with defective work, contractors pursuing payment for completed projects, and subcontractors and suppliers asserting lien rights.

The boutique structure means complex matters go directly to the principal attorney rather than being filtered through layers of associates. For construction disputes, where technical facts carry as much weight as legal arguments, direct senior-level engagement from the outset matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell?
The AV rating is the highest designation in the Martindale-Hubbell peer review system, reflecting assessments from attorneys and judges that a lawyer demonstrates very high legal ability and adheres to professional ethical standards. Carson Law holds this rating for its construction law practice.

What is a materialman lien?
A materialman lien is a legal claim against a property by a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier who has not been paid for labor or materials provided to that property. Georgia law establishes specific procedures and deadlines for filing these liens, and the firm handles their prosecution on behalf of unpaid parties.

Does Carson Law go to trial?
Yes. The firm is a trial practice. While many disputes resolve through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution, Carson Law prepares every matter for trial and has experience pursuing cases through verdict.

How do payment bond claims differ from lien claims?
Lien claims attach to the property itself and run against the owner. Payment bond claims are filed against a surety bond guaranteeing payment on a bonded project. The two are available in different project contexts and carry distinct procedural requirements.

Does the firm represent parties on both sides of construction disputes?
Carson Law represents owners, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers depending on the matter. The firm also handles insurance defense, meaning it represents both plaintiff-side and defense-side clients across its full practice scope.

Closing

Carson Law brings more than two decades of focused litigation experience to construction disputes, lien claims, insurance defense, and commercial matters in the Atlanta market. The AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell reflects peer recognition of the firm’s legal standards, and the boutique structure ensures direct attorney involvement throughout every matter.

The firm is located at 2494 Jett Ferry Road, Suite 210, Dunwoody, GA 30338. Additional information is available at carson-law.com/