Atty. Douglas Allen Carter

Atty. Douglas Allen Carter

Douglas Allen Carter is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Springfield Springfield 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Allen Carter at a glance

Douglas Allen Carter is a probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Missouri (2000). Educated at University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2000) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. Accounting, 1996). Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Allen Carter is a lawyer practicing taxation, corporate law, estate planning and 1 other area of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Douglas practices in Springfield, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Allen Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Douglas Allen Carter is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Douglas Allen Carter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas Allen Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Tax Law

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

Douglas Allen Carter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Allen Carter

Where is Douglas Allen Carter's law office located?
Douglas Allen Carter's law practice is located in Springfield, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Allen Carter handle?
Douglas Allen Carter focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Douglas Allen Carter practiced law?
Douglas Allen Carter has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Douglas Allen Carter go to law school?
Douglas Allen Carter earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2000); (B.S. Accounting, 1996).
How can I contact Douglas Allen Carter for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law
- 2000
B.S. Accounting
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 2000

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