John J. "Jody" Carpenter
Charlotte, NC
Practicing real estate in Charlotte since 1984.
- 42+
- Years practicing
- 1
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John J. "Jody" Carpenter is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Real Estate, Tax, and Tax Litigation. John has over 42 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 42 years
- Known for
- Real Estate · Tax · Tax Litigation
- Handles Real Estate, Tax, and Tax Litigation matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Charlotte) (2026).
About John J. "Jody" Carpenter: John J. "Jody" Carpenter is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Real Estate, Tax, and Tax Litigation. John has over 42 years of legal experience.
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John J. "Jody" Carpenter represents clients in Charlotte, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About John J. "Jody" Carpenter
Mr. Carpenter's primary practice areas include tax, estate planning and probate law, IRS tax controversy, asset protection planning, business mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate law. He is a NC Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Mr. Carpenter specializes in estate planning, estate administration, representing clients before the IRS, asset protection planning, and sophisticated real-estate tax-deferral strategies, including capital gain maximization planning, Section 1031 like-kind exchanges and reverse exchange techniques. He has assisted numerous clients with IRS tax controversies, asset protection planning, and in sophisticated tax, estate planning and probate matters, business mergers and acquisitions, and commercial real estate transactions. Mr. Carpenter has been successful in applying a multi-disciplinary approach in advising his clients how to structure their transactions to minimize the tax effect and to preserve assets for their families.
Mr. Carpenter has published articles and served as a speaker in various professional capacities, including Section 1031 like-kind exchanges, reverse exchanges and estate planning topics.
Credentials
Education
Wake Forest University
J.D. · 1984
Wake Forest University
B.S. · 1980
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
North Carolina
1984 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Charlotte)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Charlotte)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Charlotte)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Charlotte)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Charlotte)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Charlotte)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Asset Protection
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business and Succession Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Administration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Estate Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Income Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Partnership
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Probate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Local Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Succession Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Planning
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected as one of the Best Lawyers in America in the area of Taxation (2008 - 2016)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyer, Taxation by Super Lawyers magazine (2006 - 2016)
2026
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What areas of law does John J. "Jody" Carpenter practice?
John J. "Jody" Carpenter focuses on Real Estate, Tax, Tax Litigation, and Trusts.
Where is John J. "Jody" Carpenter located?
John J. "Jody" Carpenter primarily serves clients in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an office at 6801 Carnegie Boulevard.
How experienced is John J. "Jody" Carpenter?
John J. "Jody" Carpenter has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.
Is John J. "Jody" Carpenter a verified attorney?
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