Atty. James A. Carter

Atty. James A. Carter

Mr. James A.

San Angelo San Angelo 59 yrs experience 59 year
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About James A. Carter at a glance

James A. Carter is a Senior Partner based in San Angelo, Texas, practicing at Carter, Boyd & Lisson A Professional Corporation. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas US Court of Federal Claims (1967), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1969), U.S. Tax Court (1970), and U.S. Claims Court (1977). Educated at University Of Texas (J.D. University, 1967) and University of Texas at Arlington (B.B.A., 1962). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Angelo, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James A. Carter is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, tax and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Arlington in 1962, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices at Carter, Boyd & Lisson A Professional Corporation in San Angelo, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James A. Carter is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

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.

James A. Carter is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James A. Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

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

James A. Carter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Carter

Where is James A. Carter's law office located?
James A. Carter's law practice is located in San Angelo, Texas. The firm is Carter, Boyd & Lisson A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Carter handle?
James A. Carter focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James A. Carter practiced law?
James A. Carter has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James A. Carter go to law school?
James A. Carter earned their education at (J.D. University, 1967); (B.B.A., 1962).
How can I contact James A. Carter for a consultation?
You can contact James A. 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 James A. Carter received?
James A. Carter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
University Of Texas
- 1967
B.B.A.
University of Texas at Arlington
- 1962

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1969
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1980

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