Atty. Richard Murrell Carter

Atty. Richard Murrell Carter

Richard Murrell Carter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense and 2 other areas of law. Richard received a degree from Memphis Cecil C.

Memphis Memphis 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard Murrell Carter at a glance

Richard Murrell Carter is a personal injury, ip, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1980) and District of Columbia (1986). Educated at Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Richard Murrell Carter is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense and 2 other areas of law
  • Richard received a degree from Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices in Memphis, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Richard Murrell Carter's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Richard Murrell Carter is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Richard Murrell Carter is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Richard Murrell Carter is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Richard Murrell Carter is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Memphis 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 Richard Murrell Carter

Where is Richard Murrell Carter's law office located?
Richard Murrell Carter's law practice is located in Memphis, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard Murrell Carter handle?
Richard Murrell Carter focuses on personal injury, ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Richard Murrell Carter practiced law?
Richard Murrell Carter has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard Murrell Carter go to law school?
Richard Murrell Carter earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Richard Murrell Carter for a consultation?
You can contact Richard Murrell 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 Richard Murrell Carter received?
Richard Murrell Carter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1986

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