Michael N. Carter - Smithfield, NC
Attorney at Spence, Carter & Reed, PA
Real Estate Law Lawyers in Smithfield, NC
212 South Second Street Smithfield, NC 27577
Smithfield Real Estate Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Business & Commercial Law
- Family Law
- Estate Planning
- State & Local Government
- Debtor/Creditor
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael N. Carter began practicing law with Spence, Carter & Reed, P.A. in 2019. During this time, he has handled a wide variety of matters due to the firm being a general practice firm. He regularly handles real estate matters (residential and commercial transactions and litigation), civil litigation, business formation and transactions, family law matters (domestic violence, no contact, divorces), estate planning, and local government matters. More likely than not at some point during your time working with Spence, Carter & Reed, P.A., Michael will somehow be involved in your matter.
Mr. Carter enjoys working with his clients to help them solve any problem they may be facing and bringing closure to matters that clients have not been able to finish on their own. Not all matters can be solved quickly, but he as well as staff will help you through whatever legal matter you are handling to find a resolution.
Mr. Carter attended North Johnston High School where he graduated with high honors, earned his B.S. degree in Biology from East Carolina University, and his J.D. degree from North Carolina Central University where he graduated cum laude.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Pro Bono Student of the Year
- H.M. Michaux Award for Public Service, 2019
- Pro Bono Certificate of Achievement for Pro Service - North Carolina Bar Association
- Student Service Impact Award, 2019
Education
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Legal Education
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2019
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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North Carolina Central University School of Law,
Durham,
North Carolina, 2019
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Non Legal Education
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East Carolina University,
North Carolina
B.S.
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East Carolina University,
North Carolina
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- Johnston County Bar Association, Secretary and Treasurer
- Moot Court Board, Vice Chair, 2018 - 2019
- Student Bar Association, Treasurer, 2018 - 2019
- Bankruptcy Council, Secretary, 2018 - 2019
- Student Government Association, Senator, 2013 - 2014
- Pi Kappa Phi, President, - 2014
- Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, President, 2014 - 2015
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2019
Other Affiliations
- Johnston County Bar Association, 2019 - 2020 (Treasurer/Secretary)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Kappa Phi
Contact
212 South Second Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
Phone: 919-934-1149
Fax: 919-934-3635
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:15 PM
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