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Carnahan Evans

Staff Report//November 14, 2025//

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Carnahan Evans

Staff Report//November 14, 2025//

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Carnahan Evans was established in 1979 by John M. Carnahan, III and his father, John M. Carnahan, Jr. John III, a third-generation tax attorney with a Master of Laws in taxation from the University of Miami, partnered with his father, who had recently retired as head of the largest bank trust department in southwest Missouri. The duo created a firm dedicated to addressing the needs of families and family-owned businesses with a focus on tax planning.

In 1986, Frank Carnahan, John III’s brother, joined the firm, contributing to its expansion. Over 46 years, the firm has grown from two attorneys to 18, evolving into a full-service business, dispute resolution, and estate planning practice.

John Carnahan, III recently marked 50 years in practice, specializing in tax planning, corporate transactions, estate planning, and business succession planning.

The firm supports the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, CASA, Legal Services of Southern Missouri, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks, and the Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association.

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