Atty. Richard E. Carter

Atty. Richard E. Carter

Richard E. Carter is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, education law and 8 other areas of law.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (434) 424-0840 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Richard E. Carter at a glance

Richard E. Carter is a Retired Partner based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd.. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, trusts, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1971) and University of Richmond (B.A. English, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association (President, 1989-1990) Virginia State Bar National Counsel of School Attorneys Virginia Counsel of School Attorneys. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard E. Carter is a lawyer practicing corporate law, business law, education law and 8 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Richmond in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Richard practices at Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd. in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Carter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Carter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Residential Real Estate

Richard E. Carter is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Virginia →

Wills

Richard E. Carter is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

Richard E. Carter is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Richard E. Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Richard E. Carter is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlottesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Virginia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Charlottesville or all attorneys in Virginia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard E. Carter

Where is Richard E. Carter's law office located?
Richard E. Carter's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard E. Carter handle?
Richard E. Carter focuses on residential, wills, trusts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Richard E. Carter practiced law?
Richard E. Carter has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Richard E. Carter go to law school?
Richard E. Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A. English, 1968).
How can I contact Richard E. Carter for a consultation?
You can contact Richard E. Carter directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Richard E. Carter received?
Richard E. Carter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1971
B.A. English
University of Richmond
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1971

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.