Atty. Justin A. DeVault
Justin A. DeVault uses comprehensive estate and tax planning to help clients plan for the future.
Tax Law & More Attorney · Serving Potomac, MD
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About Justin A. DeVault at a Glance
Justin A. DeVault is a trusts and tax attorney based in Potomac, Maryland, practicing at Shulman Rogers. Admitted to practice in Maryland, Maryland and District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 2014) and West Virginia University (B.S., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Potomac, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Justin A. DeVault
- Justin A. DeVault uses comprehensive estate and tax planning to help clients plan for the future
- By working closely with clients throughout the various stages of their lives, he helps them preserve wealth for future generations by protecting the assets they have worked hard to accumulate, while minimizing federal and state estate tax liability
- Justin works with individuals and families to carefully craft estate plans tailored to each client’s specific needs
- He utilizes planning devices such as Last Wills and Testaments, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Will Declarations
- Clients appreciate that Justin quickly responds to their questions and provides a sense of calm during times of turmoil
- One client thanked Justin, saying: “You were amazing with helping me get everything done and never seemed bothered with the number of questions I had!
- When everything in my life became an unknown, I really appreciated your quick responses – no matter the day or time.” In addition to estate planning, Justin also guides personal representatives/executors and trustees through all aspects of the estate and trust administration processes
- This often includes the preparation of probate filings, resolution of estate and trust disputes, including using non-judicial settlement agreements to resolve matters involving trusts, and the preparation of federal and state estate tax returns
- Justin’s thorough approach to these matters provides comfort to his clients during this difficult time, relieving much of the emotional burden that follows the death of a loved one
- Another client commented: “This was quite a journey, and I know I could not have navigated through the legal and probate process without your help
- I think the most helpful part was how you always listed, step by step, what I needed to do to complete certain phases of the overall process.” Justin is frequently called upon to speak at estate planning seminars and workshops, including Montgomery College’s Personal Finance Academy courses related to estate planning
- In the legal community, he Chairs the Estates and Trusts Section of the Montgomery County Bar Association and is an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association
- Justin also serves as co-chair of the Young Professional Advisory Committee of the Greater Washington Community Foundation
Practice Areas Explained
Justin A. DeVault's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Justin A. DeVault handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Potomac.
Trusts in Potomac
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Tax Law in Potomac
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Potomac
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Potomac are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Potomac Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Potomac-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Potomac Choose Justin A. DeVault
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Justin A. DeVault's practice in the field of trusts and tax.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, Maryland and District of Columbia, District of Columbia, Justin A. DeVault can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts and tax, Justin A. DeVault can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Potomac
A Potomac-based practice means Justin A. DeVault attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Justin A. DeVault Handles in Potomac
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