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Biography
He practices law in the areas of real estate, oil and gas, probate and trust litigation in both state and federal courts. A native of San Antonio, Mr. Carter is known as a strong trial attorney with expertise in complex commercial and real estate litigation and has a proven track record in negotiating and closing high value, multi-faceted business transactions.
He has successfully presented numerous cases to juries involving fraud, negligence, royalty disagreements, adverse possession, probate and trust disputes, and breach of contract.
In addition to his successful trial experience, Mr. Carter handles all facets of real estate law, including representing defendants in demanding lawsuits related to Eagle Ford Shale title and royalty rights.
Complementing his litigation experience, Mr. Carter is known as an attorney who is compassionate and committed to his clients, being well-prepared and bringing high ethical standards to each case.
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Licensed in Texas for 27 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1998
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Experience
Honors
2014
Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation
2013
Best Lawyer, San Antonio Magazine
2012
Best Lawyer, San Antonio Magazine
2012
Texas Monthly, a Thomson Reuters Service, Rising Star
2011
Best Lawyer, San Antonio Magazine
2010
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Client Review Rated Lawyer of Preeminent 5 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best Lawyer, San Antonio Magazine
2009
Rising Star, San Antonio Magazine
1995
Graduated with Highest Honors from Honors Program, Texas Tech University
1995
Summa Cum Laude, Texas Tech University
Associations
1998 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
1998 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Vela v. GRC Land Holdings, Ltd.
Trial court's decision affirmed in favor of Carter's client.
In re: Estate of Perry
Jury verdict for clients, the Plaintiffs.
Retamco Operating, Inc. v. Republic Drilling Company
Supreme Court ruled favorably.
Education
1998
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Texas Tech University
Bachelor's
Publications
2014
San Antonio Express News
Guest Voices: Developments in Texas mineral law
2014
San Antonio Business Journal
Three questions for attorney James Carter on legal matters in Eagle Ford Shale
2014
San Antonio Business Journal
Landowners, pipeline firms can be at odds over projects
2014
San Antonio Express News
Shale boom puts mineral rights under spotlight
2014
Bandera County Courier
Texas Landowner Notes – Prescribed Land Burns
2014
Frio-Nueces Current News
Eagle Ford Land Notes
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If an executor of an estate, did not disclose all assets in probate, and the heirs are just finding out. What is the recourse?
26 Apr 2010
Q&A
How can I get information about a trust fund left to me?
22 Mar 2010