Atty. Stuart E. Houston
Stuart E. Houston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, tax law.
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Stuart E. Houston is a Retired Of Counsel based in Arlington, Virginia, practicing at John C. Smuck, PLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1974), District of Columbia (1975), and U.S. Tax Court (1978). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D. Georgetown, 1974) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1971). Active member of District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stuart E. Houston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, tax law
- Stuart E. received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Stuart E. practices at John C. Smuck, PLC in Arlington, VA
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Stuart E. Houston is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Stuart E. Houston is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Stuart E. Houston is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Arlington 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 venue, 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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