John S. S. Burton, Esq.

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John S. S. Burton, Esq.: Attorney with J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

John S. Burton, Esq., founder of J.S. Burton, P.L.C., has dedicated nearly two decades to practicing estate planning, asset protection, business, and elder law. Driven by a vision to offer boutique, family office-style legal services, John represents individuals, families, and businesses with a multigenerational perspective. He leverages his unique skills in complex tax planning, trust administration, and business law to develop tailored strategies for each client, ensuring both asset preservation and family harmony. John is recognized as a Certified Estate Planner (C.E.P.) and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (T.E.P.), and is a sought-after speaker and instructor on estate planning and asset protection topics. He holds a degree in Behavioral Psychology from Virginia Wesleyan College and earned his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law. John’s commitment to community extends beyond his legal practice, serving as a board member for nonprofits and professional associations. His numerous accolades—including Top Lawyer recognition and awards for client excellence—affirm his reputation as a trusted advisor, expert witness, and advocate for protecting generational wealth.

Accredited Attorney with the U.S. Veterans Administration; Member, Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council.
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Areas of Practice (18)

  • Estate Planning
  • Asset Protection
  • Elder Law
  • Estate and Trust Administration
  • Fiduciary, Executor, & Trustee Services
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Offshore Estate Planning
  • Power of Attorney
  • Probate Administration
  • Special Needs Planning
  • Special Needs Trusts
  • Trusts and Estate Planning Strategies
  • Trust Litigation
  • Wills
  • Mediation Services
  • Business Planning
  • Business Formation and Succession
  • Breach of Contract

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Virginia Wesleyan College, Psychology
Law School Attended:
Regent University School of Law, J.D., 2002
Year of First Admission:
2003
Admission:
2003, Virginia; 2003, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia; 2003, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; 2003, United States Tax Court; 2022, District of Columbia
Languages:
Spanish
ISLN:
918317573
Transactions:
The law firm of J.S. Burton, P.L.C. engages in the following types of legal transactions: Estate Planning (Wills and Trust Strategies), Business Creation, Planning and Succession, Corporate Business Law Representation, Asset Protection Strategies, Elder Law, Medicaid Planning and Appeals, Guardian and Conservatorship Representation, Special Needs Trusts, Nursing Home Litigation, Estate Litigation involving Disputes and Contests, Fiduciary Violations Concerning Trusts, Probate Administration, Trust Administration and Trustee Consultation, Estate Mediation Services, Veterans Long-term Care Benefits, Non-Profit Creation and Advisory Services, Creating Charitable Trusts and Foundations.

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Silver Client Champion

The service provided to my family by John was worth its weight in gold. His follow-up and communication was far better than I expected.

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757-453-3424  Phone

www.jsburton.org/attorneys/john-s-burton

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