Carl N. Lauer was born in Toms River, New Jersey and grew up in Potsdam, New York.  He graduated from Hamilton College in 1982 and came to Virginia where he graduated from the Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1985.  Shortly after his graduation, Carl served for three years as a Captain in the U.S. Army as a military attorney in the Judge Advocate General Corps.  For most of his service time, he served in the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

Following his release from active duty in 1989, Carl joined the firm and he became a general partner in 1992.  For the last 15 years he has focused his individual practice on representing injured persons in automobile accidents and Virginia Workers' Compensation Claims.  He has handled hundreds of workers' compensation and injury claims throughout the state.

Carl has been active in local affairs and spent several years serving the Warrenton community in the local chapter of the Jaycees.  He continues to serve as their registered agent at this time.

When he is not busy practicing law and spending time with his wife and three daughters, Carl enjoys all kinds of sports, including golf and rugby.