Atty. John G. Jackson
A life long resident of Virginia, John Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1973 and his law degree in 1976 from William & Mary. His practice has focused on estate planning, estate administration, taxation and fiduciary litigation.
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John G. Jackson is a Member based in Falls Church, Virginia, practicing at Baskin, Jackson, Zetlin & Mothershead PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1983), and U.S. Tax Court (1984). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1976) and Duke University (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Falls Church, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A life long resident of Virginia, John Jackson received his undergraduate degree from Duke University in 1973 and his law degree in 1976 from William & Mary
- His practice has focused on estate planning, estate administration, taxation and fiduciary litigation
- In addition to estate planning for estates of all sizes, he has handled a broad variety of related matters: IRS audits and appeals, preparation of personal, fiduciary and estate tax returns
- will contests, trust reformations, guardianships, partnership accountings, suits for aid and direction, Court ordered gifting programs, and other chancery or fiduciary litigation
- In estate administration, Mr. Jackson has served as personal representative or counsel to the fiduciary for many estates in all of the Northern Virginia counties
- John has been a frequent speaker to professional and civic groups on topics such as estate planning, charitable giving, probate, and trusts
- He has served as Chairman of the Fairfax Bar Association's sections on "Wills and Estates" and "Taxation", and served as a member of the Virginia State Bar's Disciplinary Committee
- He is a member of the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council, Fairfax Bar Association, Virginia State Bar Association, and Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
- Also active in several charitable organizations, he has served on the Planned Giving Advisory Committee of Hospice of Northern Virginia, the Woodberry Forest School Parent Advisory Committee, the Duke University Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, and as a Director for the Northern Virginia Speech and Language Center
- He has served as an Elder of his church and helped create or advise the planned giving campaigns of various churches, schools and charities
- John and Carol, his wife for over 40 years, have three children: Matthew, a graduate of Duke University, now working in Berlin, Germany on software for music synthesizers
- Katie, formerly a Peace Corps volunteer in Paraguay for three years, a graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, now a resident at the Duke Hospital
- and Elizabeth, a graduate of Wake Forest, formerly a second grade charter school teacher in inner city, Washington, D. C., now raising her son
- John and Carol are blessed with four grandchildren (and counting)
- By vote of his colleagues, John has received the “A V” highest rating from the Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory since 1986, and current listings in "The Best Lawyers in America", “Virginia Super Lawyers” and “Outstanding Lawyers of America”
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Falls Church are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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