Atty. Claude D. Carter

Atty. Claude D. Carter

Claude D. Carter is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, estate administration and 1 other area of law.

Roanoke Roanoke 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About Claude D. Carter at a glance

Claude D. Carter is an Of Counsel based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1959). Educated at Washington & Lee University (LL.B., 1959) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (B.S., 1953). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Roanoke and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Claude D. Carter is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, estate administration and 1 other area of law
  • Claude received a B.S. degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1953, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • Claude practices at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Claude D. Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Probate

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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.

Claude D. Carter is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Claude D. 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 Roanoke 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 Claude D. Carter

Where is Claude D. Carter's law office located?
Claude D. Carter's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claude D. Carter handle?
Claude D. Carter focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Claude D. Carter practiced law?
Claude D. Carter has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did Claude D. Carter go to law school?
Claude D. Carter earned their education at (LL.B., 1959); (B.S., 1953).
How can I contact Claude D. Carter for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Claude D. Carter received?
Claude D. Carter's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Washington & Lee University
- 1959
B.S.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- 1953

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1959

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