Atty. Michael R. Potter

Atty. Michael R. Potter

Michael R. Potter is a lawyer practicing charitable tax law, estate planning law.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Michael R. Potter at a glance

Michael R. Potter is a estate planning and tax attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1978) and North Carolina (Inactive) (1983). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1978) and Princeton University (A.B., 1971). Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael R. Potter is a lawyer practicing charitable tax law, estate planning law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1971, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Michael practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Potter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Potter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Tax Law

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

Michael R. Potter is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Michael R. Potter's law office located?
Michael R. Potter's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Potter handle?
Michael R. Potter focuses on estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael R. Potter practiced law?
Michael R. Potter has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Michael R. Potter go to law school?
Michael R. Potter earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Michael R. Potter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1978
A.B.
Princeton University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1978
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1983

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