Best Lawyers 2016
August 12, 2016
Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that William R. Culp, Jr. was named Best Lawyers® 2016 Litigation – Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte. In addition, John J. “Jody” Carpenter was named Best Lawyers® 2016 Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte.
The firm is also pleased to announce that seven Partners were selected by their peers for inclusion in the The Best Lawyers in America© 2016.
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The following were recognized in the area of Tax and Estate Planning: John J. Carpenter, Partner; Stanton P. Geller, Partner; William L. Mills, IV, Associate; and W. Curtis Elliott, Jr., Partner Hall of Fame. Benjamin H. Ellis, Partner was recognized in the area of Real Estate. Benjamin E. Dean, Associate was recognized in the area […]
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Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that William R. Culp, Jr. was named Best Lawyers®2018 Trusts and Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte. In addition, W. Curtis Elliott, Jr. was named Best Lawyers 2018 Litigation and Controversy – Tax “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte. The Firm is also pleased to announce that […]
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Culp Elliott & Carpenter, P.L.L.C. is pleased to announce that William R. Culp, Jr. was named Best Lawyers® 2017 Litigation and Controversy – Tax”Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte. In addition, W. Curtis Elliott, Jr. was named Best Lawyers® 2017 Tax Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Charlotte. The firm is also pleased to announce that seven Partners […]
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