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John R. McNair
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Biography
John McNair has practiced law in Texas for 35 years. After building a successful Estate Planning practice, John applied his legal and financial expertise to clients in need of healthcare, focusing on Medicaid Planning, VA Pension Qualification and other Elder Law issues.
John is currently the only practicing attorney in Dallas County who has earned the National Elder Law Foundation’s Certified Elder Law Attorney designation.
John earned a Master of Tax Law degree from SMU and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Arkansas. John is a Board Certified Tax Law, Estate Planning and Probate attorney as well as a Certified Public Accountant. He is also an accredited attorney with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
John is active in his community, serving as a Board Director for the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Board Member of the DFW Chapter of the National Placement & Referral Alliance, and Legal Advisor for the Dallas Area Gerontological Society. His practice also supports the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and the Adult Protective Services Community Board.
Based in Dallas, John speaks frequently to professional groups about VA Pension Benefits, Medicaid Planning, Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives and other Estate Planning and Elder Law topics.
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Licensed in Texas for 42 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arkansas for 43 years
State: Arkansas
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
J. McNair Dallas Law P.C.
5430 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Suite 1200, Dallas, TX, 75240-6230
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Posted by Jill | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
President
John not only helped us with a critical business issue and recommended another incredible attorney to partner with regarding the business issue. Together we were successful in solving the issue. Additionally, John has helped me with a business succession plan and estate planning. His knowledge in ...
Posted by Kay | June 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Ms. Kay Preddy
We contacted John after my husband died to consult with him about how to handle the estate. We soon learned that he had dealt with many similar cases and we hired him with confidence. He followed through step by step what needed to be done. He is very knowledgeable, experienced and thorough. I am hap...
Posted by Rick | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Highly recommend
It has taken me 10 years worth of prodding by my financial advisor to finally put together an estate plan including several family trust situations. I was referred to Mr. McNair by a friend and he has completed the project with much much less pain than I anticipated! John worked extremely well with...
Posted by Colette | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Top Estate Planner
John McNair has been the best estate planning attorney that I’ve used over the past 25 years. Very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs. I will not use anyone else now. He more than met my expectations.
Posted by Stacy | June 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Client
John McNair is extremely knowledgeable and well informed on current probate and estate tax law. He has been thorough and quick to respond on all of our questions regarding settling my fathers estate. We highly recommend him.
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, McNair Dallas Law, P.C.
2015 - 2019
Attorney, Underwood Perkins, P.C.
1992 - 2015
Partner, Barnett McNair Hall, LLP
Associations
2019 - Present
Dallas Chapter of National Placement & Referral AllianceBoard Member
2016 - Present
Texas Chapter, National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysBoard Member
2014 - Present
Dallas Area Gerontological SocietyBoard Advisor
Education
1983
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
1981
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Leflar Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Arkansas State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Senectus Webinar Series
Aging in Place - Strategies for Staying Home
2020
Senectus Webinar Series
Estate Planning Essentials During a Pandemic
2020
Elder Law Boot Camp
Elder Law & Estate Planning for Social Workers and Other Healthcare Professionals
2020
Conversation Ready NTX 2020 Kickoff
Advance Directives
2019
Senior Expo - Bridging the Generations
Estate Planning for Long Term Care
2019
Legal Q&A with John McNair
Veteran's Pension Qualification
2019
Intentional Care: A Plan for Caregivers
Avoiding Guardianship & Advance Directives
Publications
2020
University of Texas 22nd Annual Estate Planning, Guardianship and Elder Law Conference
Estate Planning for Blended Families
2019
Texas NAELA Summer Conference
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Languages
English
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