John S. Burton

With twenty-four years of dedicated legal 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 corporate business law. John’s holistic approach integrates sophisticated tax planning, complex trust administration, and strategic business counsel, allowing him to create highly personalized structures for clients at every stage of life. His elite professional qualifications include active credentials as a Certified Estate Planner (C.E.P.) and a Trust and Estate Practitioner (T.E.P.). Beyond traditional planning, John routinely serves as a designated expert witness in complex estate dispute litigation cases across Virginia. A graduate of Virginia Wesleyan University and Regent University School of Law, he is a recurring faculty instructor for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and has been repeatedly honored for his leadership, including recent accolades as a Top Lawyer in Coastal Virginia and a Top 10 Estate and Probate Attorney. John’s commitment ensures comprehensive, compassionate legal representation designed to preserve family wealth across generations.