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Carnahan Evans PC is a full service business, dispute resolution and estate planning law firm with a depth of 17 attorneys in the areas of corporate, estate planning, litigation, tax, real estate, and medical marijuana.
Founded in 1979, Carnahan Evans is a locally owned and operated law firm, noted for its commitment to providing superior client service to a diverse client base, including national and regional businesses, financial institutions, not for profit organizations and individual clients. The Firm is “A-V rated” by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating given by the publication.
The Firm’s attorneys practice in a wide variety of areas including business dispute resolution, corporate and general business, environmental, employee benefits, estate planning, probate, trusts, securities, banking and financial institutions, employment, real estate, tax and wealth strategies. Practice in these areas results in a powerful synergy, providing proactive problem solving and superior service to our clients.
Practice Areas

Corporate & General Business
Business Agreements and Negotiations | Corporate and Partnership Planning | Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures
Tax & Estate Planning
Federal, State and Local Income Tax Planning | Estate and Gift Tax Planning | Charitable Tax Planning
Real Estate
Environmental Law | Real Estate and Land Development | Zoning Negotiations and Representation
Labor & Employment
Employment Law and Agreements | Management Labor Law | Representation Before Governmental Agencies
Employee Benefits
Employment Benefits and Compensation Planning | Pension and Profit Sharing Planning | Employee Stock Ownership Plans
Banking
Banking and Finance Matters | Bank Regulation and Compliance
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Business, Construction Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation | Mechanic’s Liens | Foreclosures
Environmental
Transactional Issues | Representation Before Governmental Agencies | Civil and Criminal Litigation
Medical Marijuana & Hemp
Licensing and Applications | Regulatory Compliance | Corporate Documents
Articles

Planning your business exit now prevents stress later
Waiting until a problem arises is guaranteed to result in an expensive court battle where only the attorneys will win.
Learn MoreWritten By: Robert E. Petrowsky
Save time, stress later with a health care directive now
Planning for your health care decisions has always been a vital aspect of a complete estate plan but has taken on increased importance during the global pandemic and the novel medical emergencies that have surfaced.
Learn MoreWritten By: Andrew T. Peebles
Legal changes facing businesses in 2022
A new year is upon us and with it comes a variety of new legal changes and challenges. While we don’t have an easy answer to your supply chain or employee recruiting concerns, we can at least keep you apprised of the legal issues that are likely to have the greatest impact on your business in 2022.
Learn MoreWritten By: Robert E. Petrowsky
ADA website accessibility lawsuits on the rise
It is no secret that our daily lives have become increasingly digitized over the past few decades. In today’s world, we interact and communicate with one another instantly through the click of a button. Customers and clients are increasingly finding service providers through searches on the web, reviewing multiple websites until they find the best fit for their specific needs.
Learn MoreWritten By: Andrew T. Peebles
Our Attorneys


John M. Carnahan III
