Atty. Carla W. Tanner

Atty. Carla W. Tanner

Carla W. Tanner is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, business law and 2 other areas of law.

Harrisonburg Harrisonburg 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (540) 704-5320 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Carla W. Tanner at a glance

Carla W. Tanner is a probate, estate planning, business, tax, and securities attorney based in Harrisonburg, Virginia. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1995) and George Washington University (M.B.A. West, 1991). Serands clients in Harrisonburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Carla W. Tanner is a lawyer practicing estate administration, estate planning, business law and 2 other areas of law
  • Carla W. received a M.B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Carla W. practices in Harrisonburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Carla W. Tanner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla W. Tanner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Carla W. Tanner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Carla W. Tanner is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Carla W. Tanner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Carla W. Tanner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Securities Law

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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 Harrisonburg 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carla W. Tanner

Where is Carla W. Tanner's law office located?
Carla W. Tanner's law practice is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carla W. Tanner handle?
Carla W. Tanner focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Carla W. Tanner practiced law?
Carla W. Tanner has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Carla W. Tanner go to law school?
Carla W. Tanner earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (M.B.A. West, 1991).
How can I contact Carla W. Tanner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1995
M.B.A. West
George Washington University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995

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