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Ellis McGehee Carter

Also known as Ellis M. Carter

Overview

Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)

I enjoy being a member of the philanthropic sector. I participate as both a board member and a professional advisor and look for ways to leverage my work to... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Expertise in Foundations and Non-profit Oganizations”

Posted by: a Ethics client, 2011-02-10 about 1 year ago.

Client Review: Ms. Carter is a knowldegeable, experienced attorney in the area of non-profit organizations. She has provided counsel on the myriad of issues that... more
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5 star rating

“Review of Ellis Carter for the work she did for our organization”

Posted by: Bill, 2009-12-21 about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Ellis was extremely knowledgable in her work for "For Thine is the Glory, Inc" regarding obtaining 501c3 designation. She was exceptionally... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Phoebe Moffatt

I endorse this lawyer. Ellis is a personable, genuine, and skilled attorney. She is a fantastic choice for those seeking legal representation in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Phoebe Moffatt , Scottsdale (AZ), About 1 year ago
Heidi L Kimzey

Ellis is one of the most informed and skilled attorneys in her area of expertise: non-profit law. she constantly monitors changes in the law and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Heidi Kimzey , Phoenix (AZ), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

15 years since Ellis McGehee Carter was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1997 01/31/2012
Arizona Active 2000 07/10/2008

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP 1998–2007
KPMG 1997–1998

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Washington School of Law LL.M - Master of Laws 1998
Seattle University Law JD - Juris Doctor 1996
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Lawyers of America - Nonprofit and Charities Law Best Lawyers 2011
AV Rating Martindale-Hubbell 2008
See all 3 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association, Tax Law Section, Committee on Exempt Organizations
Member State Bar of Arizona
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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 8
Answers: 7 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers
4 Answers marked as good
Guides: 3 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Blog CharityLawyer 2009
New Law Permits Increased Flexibility in Expending and Managing Charitable Funds Fennemore Craig Non-profit Update 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations and Donor Advised Funds – A Comparison Yuma Summer Forum , Yuma Community Foundation 2010
Nonprofit Law 101 Make-A-Wish Foundation of America's 30th Anniversary Conference in Orlando, Florida 2010
See all 10 speaking engagements