Atty. Douglas Jerome Carter

Atty. Douglas Jerome Carter

Douglas Jerome Carter is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law, general practice and 13 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About Douglas Jerome Carter at a glance

Douglas Jerome Carter is a Principal based in Johnson City, Tennessee, practicing at Law Offices of Douglas J. Carter. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1975). Educated at Tennessee at Knoxville, University (J.D., 1975) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Family Law Section. Serands clients in Johnson City, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Jerome Carter is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, family law, general practice and 13 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Douglas practices at Law Offices of Douglas J. Carter in Johnson City, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Jerome Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Douglas Jerome Carter is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Child Custody & Visitation

Douglas Jerome Carter is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Trusts

Douglas Jerome Carter is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Jerome Carter

Where is Douglas Jerome Carter's law office located?
Douglas Jerome Carter's law practice is located in Johnson City, Tennessee. The firm is Law Offices of Douglas J. Carter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Jerome Carter handle?
Douglas Jerome Carter focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Douglas Jerome Carter practiced law?
Douglas Jerome Carter has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Douglas Jerome Carter go to law school?
Douglas Jerome Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Douglas Jerome Carter for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Jerome 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 Douglas Jerome Carter received?
Douglas Jerome Carter's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Tennessee at Knoxville, University
- 1975
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 1971

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1975

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