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James Philip Head
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 29 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 29 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 30 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
BDO USA, LLP
8401 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, Mc Lean, VA, 22102
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James Philip Head's Reviews
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Posted by Angela | September 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Jim is the consummate professional
Jim was introduced to me by a friend and attorney in Richmond. Working with him has been a pleasure. He is the consummate professional - competent, thorough, responsive and reasonably priced. I would not hesitate to recommend him for his estate planning expertise.
Posted by Laurie | November 5, 2014
Our highest recommendation for Mr. Head
For more than a decade, Mr. Head has handled all legal and estate planning matters for our family. When we bought our Northern Virginia-based information technology business 5 years ago, he became our attorney of record for the business too. Over the years, significant legal issues have arisen, and...
James Philip Head's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known this attorney for 18 years and can unequivocally state he is the best tax lawyer I know."
Bruce Johnson
Criminal defense lawyer
Eric Pelletier
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Super Lawyer in Estate and Probate Law, D.C. and Virginia Super Lawyers
2021
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Tax, Best Lawyers in America
2021
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer in Estate and Probate Law, D.C. and Virginia Super Lawyers
2020
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Tax, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Tax, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer in Estate and Probate Law, D.C. and Virginia Super Lawyers
2018
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Tax, The Best Lawyers in America
2018
Super Lawyer in Estate and Probate Law, D.C. and Virginia Super Lawyers
2017
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Tax, Best Lawyers in America
2017
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers in America
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Who's Who in America, Marquis' Who's Who in America
2016
One of the Best Lawyers in America for Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Who's Who in America, Marquis' Who's Who in America
2014
Who's Who in America, Marquis' Who's Who in America
2013
Who's Who in America, Marquis' Who's Who in America
2008
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2007
Who's Who in Emerging Leaders, Marquis' Who's Who in Emerging Leaders
2007
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2007
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2006
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2005
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Tax Managing Director, BDO USA, LLP
2005 - 2022
Partner, Williams Mullen, P.C.
2000 - 2005
Associate, Williams Mullen, P.C.
1997 - 2000
Associate, Sherman, Meehan, Curtin & AIn, P.C.
1996 - 1997
Associate, Cohen & Troxell, P.C.
Associations
2020 - Present
U.S. Capitol Historical SocietyTrustee on Board of Trustees
2015 - Present
Northern Virginia Estate Planning CouncilPresident (2019-2020) / Board Member
2015 - Present
Geoge Mason University Art Advisory CouncilMember
Education
2000
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1995
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
University of Maryland, College Park
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Financial Planning Luncheon Program
Business Succession Planning for Owners of Closely-Held Businesses
Publications
2000
Tax Management Estates, Gifts, and Trusts Journal
Charitable Split-Dollar Insurance Arrangements: Have We Seen the Last of Them?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What to do when a grantor dies and the trust only has only property and no assets with a life estate
05 Mar 2021
Q&A
Can I sue Amazon for naming the Amazon Alexa, after my name?
06 Sep 2019