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John Max Barger

Also known as J. Max Barger, Max Barger

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Overview

Practice Areas

30% Estate Planning
17 years, 1,000 cases
20% Wills / Living Wills
17 years
20% Probate
17 years, 150 cases
20% Trusts
17 years, 1,000 cases
10% Business
17 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Free Consultation (30 minutes), Hourly ($310-$350/hour), Pro Bono (10%), Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Ackerman Brown PLLC

Suite 700

2 Wisconsin Circle

Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Mobile: 301-520-9323
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Ackerman Brown, PLLC

Suite 200

Connecticut Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20036

Office: 202-393-5428
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General Counsel

6862 Elm Street Suite 800

McLean, VA 22101

Mobile: 703-474-7522
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I help business owners plan solutions. I assist families in gaining the peace of mind that comes with knowing that their affairs are in order. I show... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 3 reviews “Conscientious, Responsive and Thoughtful” Posted by: Jeff, over 2 years ago. Client Review: Max is very conscientious, responsive and thoughtful. He anticipated and had a solution for my estate planning issue before I knew it was an issue.... more Flag “Review of J. Max Barger” Posted by: a Estate Planning client, about 3 years ago. Client Review: Max Barger developed estate plans for my wife and me, including wills and ancillary documents. He always responded quickly to our inquiries, either... more Flag View all 3 reviews
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 7 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer and commend his very well written legal guide on wills. Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 1 year ago I endorse this lawyer's work. Max is a terrific lawyer, very knowledgeable about his practice specialty with a practical approach to solving his... more Endorsement from lawyer: Linda Ravdin , Bethesda (MD), Over 2 years ago View all 7 endorsements

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Average Client Rating

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3 reviews

“Conscientious, Responsive and Thoughtful”

Posted by: Jeff, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: Max is very conscientious, responsive and thoughtful. He anticipated and had a solution for my estate planning issue before I knew it was an issue.... more

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“Review of J. Max Barger”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, about 3 years ago.

Client Review: Max Barger developed estate plans for my wife and me, including wills and ancillary documents. He always responded quickly to our inquiries, either... more

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7 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer and commend his very well written legal guide on wills.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jonathan Reed , Las Vegas (NV), Over 1 year ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. Max is a terrific lawyer, very knowledgeable about his practice specialty with a practical approach to solving his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Linda Ravdin , Bethesda (MD), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

17 years since John Max Barger was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia	Active	2011	01/04/2012
Maryland	Active	2007	02/11/2009
Virginia	Authorized to practice law	1995	10/09/2009

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Senior Counsel at Ackerman Legal	2010–present
Volunteer Coordinator for Estate Planning Clinic at Mautner Project	2010–present

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Regent University School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1995
Regent University	Business Administration	MA - Masters	1995

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Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Distingushed Service Award	Rotary International (Great Bridge)	2002
Distingushed Service Award	Rotary International (Great Bridge	2001

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Host Committee	Heart of America - Sweet Charity Ball	2010-present
Host Committee	Whitman-Walker Health Legal Services - Going the Extra Mile	2010-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11

Answers:	127	Legal Answers
	2	Best Answers - chosen by asker
	2	Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
	48	Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides:	1	Legal Guide
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Lena Victoria KELDERHAUS v. Bruce Lynn KELDERHAUS

Outcome: Common Law Marriage Not Recognized in VA

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Why I Believe in GAYLAW's Work at Whitman-Walker	Washington Blade	2009
Getting to Know Max Barger: Local lawyer volunteers to help HIV/AIDS sufferers with estate planning	Arlington Connection	2008

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Estate Tax and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Planning	McLean Estate Planning Council: What To Do With the Estate Tax Mess	2010
The effect of same sex marriage laws	Five Things To Do Before You Say "I Do"	2010

Estate Tax and Generation Skipping Transfer Tax Planning	What Happens if Congress Does Nothing Before 2010? The Estate and GST Tax and How to Plan	2009
Protecting Your Business: 5 Vital Tips for Saving Money, Taxes and Lowering Risk	GLBT Economic Development Summit	2009
Do I Really Need Estate Planning?	Foundry United Methodist Church Planned Giving Seminar Series	2009
Estate Planning With Children In Mind	Foundry United Methodist Church Planned Giving Seminar Series	2009
Estate Planning 101	Foundry United Methodist Church Planned Giving Seminar Series	2009
Charitable Lead Trusts: The Silver Lining in the Economic Storm Clouds	Fidelity Charitable Services Training for Financial Advisors	2009
Basic Estate Planning for WWC Clients	CLE Training for pro bono attorneys	2009
Planning for Incapacity: Advance Medical Directives	CLE In-Service for Whitman Walker Legal Services	2009
Just What the Doctor Ordered: Asset Protection and Wealth Preservation for Physicians	Montgomery County Medical Society Sponsor's Dinner and Discussion	2008
The Qualified Personal Residence Trust: Helping Your Client Gift Without Depleting Assets Under Management	Merrill Lynch Financial Services - In-Service Training for Advisors	2003
Top Ten Estate Planning Issues in Twenty Minutes	Edward Jones Financial Advisors in-Service	2003
Top Ten Estate Planning Issues in Twenty Minutes	Breakfast with Dan - Financial Planning Series	2003
Maximizing the Value of Your Practice on Retirement, Disability of Death	Ninth Annual Virginia Society of CPA's Personal Financial Planning Conference	2002
Single and Looking... For a Good Financial and Estate Plan: Planning for Nontraditional Relationships	Merrill Lynch Financial Services - In-Service Training for Advisors	2002
What To Do If They Haven't Said "I Do: - Planning for Singles and Unmarried Couples	Eighth Annual Virginia Society of CPA's Personal Financial Planning Conference	2001
Trials and Tribulations of Fiduciaries: Ten Tips for Trustees	Eighth Annual Virginia Society of CPA's Personal Financial Planning Conference	2001
Single and Looking... For a Good Financial and Estate Plan: Planning for Nontraditional Relationships	American Express Financial Advisors In-Service	2001
Defining Professionals' Roles in the Changing Financial Services Landscape	Old Dominion Estate Planning Seminar 1998	1998

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