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John Max Barger

Also known as J. Max Barger, Max Barger
John Max Barger

8.8

Excellent

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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4 endorsements

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 30% Estate Planning
    14 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Trusts
    14 years, 1,000 cases
  • 20% Wills / Living Wills
    14 years
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Free Consultation (30 minutes)
  • Hourly ($265-$310/hour)
  • Pro Bono (10%)
  • Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Lawrence S. Jacobs & Associates, P.C.
    Suite 800
    8300 Greensboro Drive
    McLean, VA 22102
    Office: 703-536-●●●● - show
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About Me

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About me: 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

5.0 star rating 3 reviews
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5 star rating

“Conscientious, Responsive and Thoughtful”

Posted by: Jeff, 2009-08-30 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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: ncs3, 2009-02-28 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable

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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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Glen H Ackerman

It is my observation that J. Max Barger is an outstanding attorney. I endorse J. Max without reservation.

Endorsement from lawyer: Glen Ackerman , Washington (DC), 5 months ago
Megan Marie Wallace

Max is a delightful person. I have enjoyed getting to know him over the last year or so. He is very involved in the gay community and has become an... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Megan Wallace , Rockville (MD), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since John Max Barger was first licensed to practice law in VA.
  • 2 years since John Max Barger was first licensed to practice law in MD.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Of Counsel at Lawrence S. Jacobs & Associates 2009–present
Attorney at Paley Rothman Goldstein Rosenberg Eig and Cooper, Chartered 2006–2009
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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
Member Virginia State Bar 1995–present
American Bar Association 2003–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 5
Question: how do we know if the will is being shared right?
John's answer: Your mother has what is a potentially a complex issue. Your mother, as a beneficiary, has the... more
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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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Cases
Title:
Lena Victoria KELDERHAUS v. Bruce Lynn KELDERHAUS
Practice Area:
Family
Outcome:
Common Law Marriage Not Recognized in VA
Description:
This was a case of first impression, argued in front of the Court of Appeals of Virginia in Norfolk. Record No. 0569-95-1, Feb. 27, 1996. Richard...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Planning for Incapacity: Advance Medical Directives CLE In-Service for Whitman Walker Legal Services 2009
Basic Estate Planning for WWC Clients CLE Training for pro bono attorneys 2009
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