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James Alfred Butts IV

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James Alfred Butts IV

also known as "Alfie"

5.0
75 reviews
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Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 30 years

Trusts Lawyer at Irvington, VA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills, Probate

4421 Irvington Road, P.O. Box 720, Irvington, VA

About James

Biography

Our practice areas include all areas of estate planning and estate & trust administration.

James A. Butts, IV and TT&E offer a full range of personalized trust and estate planning services.

From the simplest estate to the most complex, we can help you through the probate process.

TT&E regularly counsels Trustees on the requirements and particularities of trust administration.

The proper plan will give you peace of mind that your wishes will be carried out.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 25%

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Probate 25%

25%
Trusts 25%

25%
Wills and Living Wills 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 1
Platinum Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 30 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

James A. Butts, IV, PC

4421 Irvington Road, P.O. Box 720, Irvington, VA, 22480

tidewatertrustsandestates.com/

James Alfred Butts IV's Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 7 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Lisa and Bill | February 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Outstanding client service

We are extremely pleased with the services provided by Alfie Butts and Jessica Nicholson at Tidewater Trusts & Estates! From the moment we scheduled our appointment and met with them, we knew we had made the right decision. They are professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and genuinely care about th...eir clients. They made rewriting our Trust simple and stress-free. We highly recommend them for any estate planning needs!

Posted by Todd and Cynthia | February 06, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very pleased!

We are very pleased with our long time CPA's recommendation that we consult Mr. Butts for estate planning. He was very conversational and articulate in discussing various options available. I believe that he set a plan that is efficient and appropriate to our situation. Also, his staff was effective,... available, and friendly. He has made himself very available for any further questions we may have.

Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Best in Irvington VA area

I am so glad we got Mr. Butts to handle our estate and trust. He is down to earth and doesn't try to impress. His assistant and he work very well together and always addressed our questions with understandable answers - not legal mumbo jumbo! We used another attorney years ago in the area but ...hard problems with their lenghy response times and arrogant attitudes. We would definitely recommend Mr. Butts for estate planning. He will simplify your desires for estate planning instead of trying to complicate your estate. In other words, he will not try to gouge you.

Posted by Tony & Nicole | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Thorough Review

We recently engaged Mr. Butts to review and update our will and trust. Having gone through this process before, we were most impressed by his thoroughness, and the extent of scenarios he suggested we prepare for. He clearly had our best interest and security as his focus. Throughout the process, M...r. Butts also made himself available for the simplest of questions, down to getting his hands dirty and helping us fill out forms. We would highly recommend him to others, whether estate planning for the first time, or for a more thorough review of existing documentation.

Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Best in Class Trusts & Estates Counsel

Alfie weaves his technical acumen with his business and practical skills to achieve his client's personal goals. As a trusted adviser, he understands your unique facts and issues and provides a pathway to solutions, making him extremely effective. We required an entirely updated estate plan and doc...uments. He offered new perspectives and strategic, elegant options for complexities. Alfie presents as a Lawyer's lawyer, highly proficient in navigating the law and attuned to economic considerations for current and future planning. He exceeded all expectations. Look no further-consider Alfie an outstanding lawyer and know that he and his team will serve you well, timely and responsively.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner, James A. Butts, IV, PC

2000 - 2016

Attorney, Rumsey & Bugg

1996 - 2000

Attorney, Butts & Butts

Associations

Northern Neck Bar Association

Member

Virginia Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Florida

LL.M - Master of Laws

1995

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Hampden-Sydney College

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2022

Mathews Community Foundation

Estate Planning

2022

Life of an Estate

Estate Planning

2018

Senior Law Day

Estate Planning

2014

Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning

Estate Planning

2002

Virginia Continuing Legal Education

Advanced Estate Planning and Administration

2002

Virginia Continuing Legal Education

The Life of an Estate

Publications

2012

House and Home Estate Planning in a Down Economy

Languages

English

Activity

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