Carter C. Stein

As a partner at McMath Woods P.A. since 2016, Carter C. Stein is recognized for his compassionate counsel, legal experience, and strong belief in the justice system. He represents individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death matters, with significant experience in medical malpractice, hospital negligence, truck accidents, car accidents, and other catastrophic injury cases.

Carter has received numerous professional honors, including recognition by Mid-South Super Lawyers from 2014 to 2025 and Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars from 2011 to 2013. He also holds an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting high legal ability and ethical standards.

Professional Background

Partner, McMath Woods P.A., 2016-present
Associate, McMath Woods P.A., 2010-2015
Associate, Law Offices of Gary Green, 2004-2010
President, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2021-2022
Member, The American Association of Justice
Member, Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
Member, Arkansas Bar Association
Member, Pulaski County Bar Association
Admitted to practice in all Arkansas state courts, Arkansas’s Eastern and Western United States
District Courts, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Education

University of Arkansas, B.A., 2000
University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law, J.D., 2003

Volunteer and Community Work

Executive Director, Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, 2019-2020
Board of Elders, Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, 2011-2013, 2014-2016, 2021
Sunday School Teacher, Grace Lutheran Church, Little Rock, 2013-2018
Volunteer, Safety Town, 2010-2019
Little League Baseball Coach, 2013-2023
Vice President, Junior Deputy Baseball, Little Rock, 2019-2023
Board Member, Junior Deputy Baseball, 2015-2024
Junior Deputy Little League Commissioner, 2019-2023
Treasurer, Junior Deputy Baseball, Little Rock, 2023-2024
Junior Deputy Senior League Commissioner, 2025-2026

Honors & Awards

2026 Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026 Super Lawyers - Personal Injury
2026 Super Lawyers - Top 50 in Arkansas
AV Rated (Rated very high for legal ability and ethical conduct by the nation’s oldest and most reliable law directory – Martindale-Hubbell.)
2025 Legal Elite by Arkansas Money & Politics (AMP)
2025 Recognized by Little Rock Soiree as Best Lawyers
2014-2024 Mid-South Super Lawyers
2020-2024 American Board of Trial Advocates, Member
2011-2013 Listed in Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Star
2010 Outstanding Member of the Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association Young Lawyers Division