Meredith Woods Carpenter
Associate Attorney
Meredith is a multifaceted individual, encompassing roles as a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, and two-time cancer conqueror. Her passion for Alabama football is matched only by her unwavering dedication to advocacy. Following her graduation from the Birmingham School of Law in December 2009, she has dedicated 14 years to practicing in the field of Domestic Relations and Family Law before joining Wheeles & Garmon.
Meredith's extensive experience spans a plethora of family law areas, which she brings to her work with Wheeles & Garmon. Prior to her legal career, Meredith held the role of a Licensed Graduate Social Worker, holding a Master's in Social Work and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education, both earned from the University of Alabama.
Not only is Meredith proficient in mediation across civil law, family law, and domestic violence, but she also possesses a background in forensic interviewing of children. Her commitment extends to serving as a Guardian ad Litem, advocating for the best interests of many children in court cases.
Beyond her legal and social work endeavors, Meredith serves on the Board of Directors for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama and acts as an Advocacy Ambassador for the Susan G Komen Center for Public Policy. She frequently travels to Washington DC to educate members of Congress on the needs of individuals facing specific cancer diagnoses, embodying her dedication to advocacy at both local and national levels.
Meredith has been a member of several professional organizations, task forces, and alumni groups; some of which are listed below:
Birmingham Bar Association
Shelby County Bar Association
National Association of Counsel for Children
University of Alabama National Alumni Association
Shelby County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association
Jefferson County Chapter of the University of Alabama Alumni Association
Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Committee
Alabama State Bar Lawyer Voices for Survivors Task Force
Alabama State Bar Bench and Bar Committee
Meredith has also won several professional awards and received recognition for her dedication to law practice and advocacy efforts. Some of these include:
2016 Top 40 Under 40 Lawyers
2020 Attorney and Practice Magazine’s Top 10 Family Law Attorney
2021 American Association of Attorney Advocates Top Ranking Family Law Firm
2021 Best of the Best Attorneys Top 10 Family Law Attorneys
2021 About Town Magazine Trailblazer
2022 Top 100 Attorney Magazine
2022 Lawyers of Distinction
2022 America’s Best Top Female Attorney for Family Law
2022 Alabama Elite Lawyer
2022 Miss United Southern States – Mrs. Ambassador
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5000 Southlake Park Suite 150
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
(205) 593-4934
427 2nd Avenue SW
Cullman, Alabama 35055
(205) 623-8241
5000 Southlake Park Suite 150
Birmingham, Alabama 35244
427 2nd Avenue SW
Cullman, Alabama 35055
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