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About

Carnahan Evans PC is a full service business, dispute resolution and estate planning law firm with a depth of 18 attorneys in the areas of corporate, estate planning, litigation, tax, real estate, and medical marijuana.
Founded in 1979, Carnahan Evans is locally owned and operated, 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
Mediation Services | Business, Construction Mediation, Arbitration, and Litigation | Foreclosures
Environmental
Transactional Issues | Representation Before Governmental Agencies | Civil and Criminal Litigation
Cannabis/Marijuana & Hemp
Licensing and Applications | Regulatory Compliance | Corporate Documents
Recent Articles

The Biggest Legal Issue No One Is Talking About: The Corporate Transparency Act
Failure to timely file a report can lead to a civil penalty of $500 for every day of noncompliance…
Learn MoreWritten By: David K. Olive
Estate Planning in the New Year
Let’s kick off the new year by tackling a topic that gets people excited: estate planning!
Learn MoreWritten By: Andrew T. Peebles
Protecting Your Assets: Practical Ways to Limit Liability
Many people know that doing business as a corporation or a limited liability company has benefits for asset and liability protection.
Learn MoreWritten By: Christiaan D. Horton
Private Businesses Need to Prepare for Corporate Transparency Act Compliance
Private business owners should prepare for compliance with a recently enacted law known as the Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”).
Learn MoreWritten By: Robert E. Petrowsky
Our Attorneys


John M. Carnahan III
