# Carter & Putnam, LLC

> Personal injury and criminal defense law firm serving Lee's Summit and Jackson County, Missouri

Carter & Putnam, LLC is a dedicated law firm led by Tamara Putnam, known as "the fighter lawyer" for her tenacious advocacy. With 25 years of experience as both a former prosecutor and defense attorney, we provide aggressive representation for accident victims seeking fair compensation and individuals facing criminal charges who need a powerful defense.

Key services and benefits:
- Personal injury representation with aggressive pursuit of full compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering
- Criminal defense from a former prosecutor who knows how the system works
- Personal attention - attorney handles your case from start to finish, not passed to paralegals
- Free initial consultation to discuss your situation
- Extensive trial experience in Missouri and Kansas courts
- No fees unless we win your personal injury case

## Practice Areas

- [Car & Truck Accidents](https://carterputnam.com/motor-vehicle-accidents/): Representation for collision victims against insurance companies
- [Medical Malpractice](https://carterputnam.com/personal-injury/medical-malpractice/): Cases involving doctor errors, surgical mistakes, and healthcare negligence
- [Nursing Home Abuse](https://carterputnam.com/personal-injury/elder-and-nursing-home-abuse/): Protection for elderly victims of neglect and abuse in care facilities
- [Personal Injury](https://carterputnam.com/personal-injury/): Slip-and-falls, premises liability, and other injury claims
- [Wrongful Death](https://carterputnam.com/personal-injury/wrongful-death/): Representation for families who lost loved ones due to negligence
- [Criminal Defense](https://carterputnam.com/criminal-law/): Defense against felony and misdemeanor charges
- [DWI & DUI](https://carterputnam.com/dwi-and-traffic-offenses/): Defense for drunk driving arrests in Missouri and Kansas
- [Traffic Offenses](https://carterputnam.com/dwi-and-traffic-offenses/): Representation for speeding tickets, license issues, and traffic violations

## About

- [Attorney Tamara Putnam](https://carterputnam.com/about/attorney-putnam-tamara/): Former prosecutor with 25 years of criminal court experience in Jackson County, Missouri and Kansas
- [About the Firm](https://carterputnam.com/about/): Our commitment to personal attention and vigorous representation

## Contact

- [Location & Contact](https://carterputnam.com/location/): Office in Lee's Summit, Missouri
- Phone: 816-246-8881 (Free consultation)
- Service Area: Jackson County, Lee's Summit, Kansas City metro area, and surrounding Missouri and Kansas jurisdictions