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Biography
With almost twenty years of experience, John S. Burton, Esq. leads J.S. Burton, P.L.C. as its founder and principal attorney, focusing exclusively on estate planning, asset protection, elder law, and business law. John’s holistic approach integrates sophisticated tax planning, trust administration, and business counsel, allowing him to create highly personalized and strategic plans for clients at every stage of life. His professional qualifications include recognition as a Certified Estate Planner (C.E.P.) and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (T.E.P.), and he is an accomplished speaker and educator on estate and asset protection issues. John is actively involved in his community, holding leadership roles on various nonprofit and professional boards. A graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College and Regent University School of Law, he has been repeatedly honored for his unique legal skills, client service, and leadership, including recent accolades as Top Lawyer in Coastal Virginia and Top 10 Estate and Probate Attorney. John’s commitment ensures comprehensive, compassionate legal representation designed to preserve family wealth across generations.
Protect your family. Preserve your legacy.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
60%
24 years
Elder Law
40%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 3 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
(757) 573-0129
Mobile
1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mc Lean, VA, 22102
jsburton.org/J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
(757) 573-0129
Mobile
1717 K Street NW, Suite 900, Washington, DC, 20006
jsburton.org/J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
(757) 573-0129
Mobile
477 Viking Dr., Suite 410, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
jsburton.org/J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
(757) 573-0129
Mobile
5425 Discovery Park Blvd., Suite 101, Williamsburg, VA, 23188
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"John is committed to excellence and integrity in everything he does. When my father needed estate planning work done I called John."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2017
Top 100, National Advocates
2017
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
CEP, National Institute for Certified Estate Planners
2016
TEP, Society of Trust and State practitioners
2015
Top 100, National Advocates
Work Experience
2005 - 2017
Managing Partner, J.S. Burton, P.L.C.
Associations
Hampton Roads Estate Planning Council
Past board member-at large
Society of Estate Planners
TEP
William and Mary
WREN Instructor
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Tarpley Circle
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Member
Education
2002
Regent University School of Law
Juris Doctor
1995
Virginia Wesleyan College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
N/A
CLE
Veteran's Benefits
N/A
CLE
Asset Protection
N/A
CLE
Estate Planning
Languages
Spanish