Atty. Melvin L. Carter

Atty. Melvin L. Carter

Melvin L. Carter is a lawyer practicing general practice, business, public finance & tax exempt finance.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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About Melvin L. Carter at a glance

Melvin L. Carter is a business and tax attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania Illinois (1988). Educated at Texas Southern University (J.D., 1985) and Jackson State University (A.S. Memphis, 1977). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melvin L. Carter is a lawyer practicing general practice, business, public finance & tax exempt finance
  • Melvin received a A.S. degree from Jackson State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Melvin practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin L. Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Melvin L. Carter is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

Melvin L. Carter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Melvin L. Carter

Where is Melvin L. Carter's law office located?
Melvin L. Carter's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin L. Carter handle?
Melvin L. Carter focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Melvin L. Carter practiced law?
Melvin L. Carter has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Melvin L. Carter go to law school?
Melvin L. Carter earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (A.S. Memphis, 1977).
How can I contact Melvin L. Carter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Southern University
- 1985
A.S. Memphis
Jackson State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania Illinois
Admitted: 1988

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