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Atty. John D. Veazey

Atty. John D. Veazey

John Veazey focuses his principal practice on estate planning and administration. Having earned board certification as a specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law from the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization and with a master’s of law degree in taxation, John meets his clients’ legal needs and goals with tax-efficient strategies to help them protect and preserve their wealth, now and for future generations.

Hendersonville Hendersonville 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About John D. Veazey at a glance

John D. Veazey is a Principal based in Hendersonville, North Carolina, practicing at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and elder law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2006). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 2013) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Journalism, 2003). Serands clients in Hendersonville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Veazey focuses his principal practice on estate planning and administration
  • Having earned board certification as a specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law from the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization and with a master’s of law degree in taxation, John meets his clients’ legal needs and goals with tax-efficient strategies to help them protect and preserve their wealth, now and for future generations
  • John works with clients in all stages of life to ensure they have flexible plans designed to meet their needs now and throughout their lives
  • When needed he designs plans that include charitable trusts and gifts, insurance trusts, complex real transactions and plans that provide for the successful transition of business ownership and management
  • Prior to joining The Van Winkle Law Firm in 2008, John served two years as a clerk for Justice Paul Newby with the North Carolina Supreme Court
  • He also served for two years on the staff of the North Carolina Law Review, including one year as an articles editor
  • Awards and Honors • Asheville “40 Under Forty,” Class of 2012 Community Involvement • Children and Family Resource Center - Current Board Member • Four Seasons – Compassion for Life - Past Board Member - Past Vice Chair - Past Executive Committee Member • Hendersonville Symphony - Past Board Member • Community Foundation of Henderson County - Past Member, Professional Advisors Council • American Red Cross – Henderson County - Past Board Member - Past Vice-Chair Professional Affiliations • 29th Judicial District Bar • Henderson County Young Professionals • Land of the Sky Estate Planning Council • North Carolina State Bar

Practice Areas Explained

John D. Veazey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John D. Veazey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John D. Veazey is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John D. Veazey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John D. Veazey is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

John D. Veazey is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hendersonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Hendersonville or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John D. Veazey

Where is John D. Veazey's law office located?
John D. Veazey's law practice is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. The firm is The Van Winkle Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. Veazey handle?
John D. Veazey focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John D. Veazey practiced law?
John D. Veazey has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did John D. Veazey go to law school?
John D. Veazey earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2013); (B.A. Journalism, 2003).
How can I contact John D. Veazey for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University
- 2013
B.A. Journalism
University of North Carolina
- 2003

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2006

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