Atty. Stuart E. Houston

Atty. Stuart E. Houston

Stuart E. Houston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust law, tax law.

Arlington Arlington 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (571) 574-4090

Profile Summary

About Stuart E. Houston at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Stuart E. Houston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stuart E. Houston 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.

Stuart E. Houston is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Stuart E. Houston

Where is Stuart E. Houston's law office located?
Stuart E. Houston's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. The firm is John C. Smuck, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stuart E. Houston handle?
Stuart E. Houston focuses on trusts, estate planning, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Stuart E. Houston practiced law?
Stuart E. Houston has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Stuart E. Houston go to law school?
Stuart E. Houston earned their education at (J.D. Georgetown, 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Stuart E. Houston for a consultation?
You can contact Stuart E. Houston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D. Georgetown
Washington & Lee University
- 1974
B.A.
Washington & Lee University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1974
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1978

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