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Jonathan Blair Tarris
also known as Jon Tarris, Jonathan Tarris
About Jonathan
Biography
Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarris Law in 2016.
Since starting Tarris Law, Jonathan has defended hundreds of clients in courts across Virginia including as an associate Public Defender, formed dozens of successful businesses, and attained favorable judgements in over 80% of his civil matters.
In his spare time Jonathan enjoys spending time outdoors, working his family farm, coaching youth basketball and volunteering on a variety of community boards and commissions.
If you are looking for legal advice please do not hesitate to reach out. If Jonathan cannot assist with your matter he will refer you to someone who can.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
10 years
Estate Planning
30%
10 years
Business
20%
10 years
Car Accident
20%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 9 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2016
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Location
Tarris Law
321 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24018
Tarris Law
14 East Nelson Street, Suite 202, Lexington, VA, 24450
Tarris Law
111 E. Main St., Salem, VA, 24153
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Posted by Christian | September 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Tarris Law is the Best!
Mr. Tarris went into my court case for me because I had to go to work that morning. He got my reckless driving ticket(91 in a 70) reduced and I just have to take an 8 hour driving class and pay my court fines. Also, his assistant Cassie did a great job communicating with me. Every time I had a questi...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thanks Mr. Tarris
Mr. Tarris was able to get my Reckless Driving charge for 87mph reduced to a normal speeding ticket for only a $200 fine, no driver improvement, no community service, and no suspension. Very easy to work with and kept me inform with updates.
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Experience
Honors
2019
10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
10 Best Criminal Law Firms for Client Satisfaction in Virginia, AIOCLA
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Tarris Law
Associations
2017 - Present
Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2017 - Present
Lexington Police FoundationAttorney/Board Member
2016 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar AssociationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Possession Charge Dismissed
Dismissed
Complex Estate Plan
Success
New Business Formation
Success
Education
2013
George Mason University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
Washington and Lee University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
West Virginia University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Estate Planning Basics
Estate Planning
2018
Employee Benefits
Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney
Publications
2017
Lexington News-Gazette
Save Open Spaces
2014
Rockbridge Advocate
Community Police
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers