Georgia Estate Planning and Asset Protection Attorney
J. L. Williamson Law Group was founded to provide asset protection, estate planning, and business succession planning strategies. As estate planning lawyers, we are here to help you protect your future, as well as that of your beneficiaries. Our extensive experience in income tax law and business law enables us to provide exceptional counsel and help our clients make the best choices regarding asset protection plans, life insurance, powers of attorney, trusts, and retirement plans.
We offer insightful guidance for business owners and individuals of high net worth which enables them to protect their businesses, earnings, and personal assets; and assure future provision for their beneficiaries.
Jeffrey L. Williamson
Founder
Asset Protection | Elder Law | Taxation
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mercer University, 2000
Juris Doctor
University of Georgia, 2003
Master of Accountancy
University of Georgia, 2005
Jeffrey L. Williamson is the founder of J. L. Williamson Law Group, LLC. The Firm specializes in asset protection, elder law, tax planning, and tax controversy.
Jeffrey is knowledgeable in many areas of federal and state taxation, but he has particular expertise with regard to estate and gift taxation, income taxation of partnerships, and taxation issues unique to tax-exempt entities. He has significant experience with regard to federal tax controversies and is well versed in the audit policies and procedures of the Internal Revenue Service.
Jeffrey’s estate planning practice focuses mainly on helping clients protect their assets from creditor claims and minimizing federal estate tax liability. Through his skill at drafting trusts and other types of sophisticated agreements, Jeffrey is able to help clients maximize their long-term care benefits while also preserving their children’s inheritance.
A frequent lecturer, Jeffrey has presented many seminars on taxation and estate planning issues to various civic groups and investment professionals.
After completing his education, Jeffrey began his career with the Small Business/Self-Employed Division of the Internal Revenue Service and then served as in-house counsel to two mid-sized accounting firms.
Jeffrey is a member of the taxation sections of both the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Courts of Admission
United States Tax Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Court of Appeals—Eleventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals—Federal Circuit
United States Court of Appeals—D.C. Circuit
Superior Courts of Georgia
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
United States District Court—Southern District of Georgia
United States District Court—Middle District of Georgia
United States District Court—Northern District of Georgia
JEFFREY L. WILLIAMSON
Founder
Asset Protection | Elder Law | Taxation
Jeffrey L. Williamson is the founder of J. L. Williamson Law Group, LLC. The firm specializes in elder law, asset protection & estate planning, tax planning, and tax controversy.
Jeffrey is knowledgeable in many areas of federal and state taxation, but he has particular expertise with regard to estate and gift taxation, income taxation of partnerships, and taxation issues unique to tax-exempt entities. He has significant experience with regard to federal tax controversies and is well versed in the audit policies and procedures of the Internal Revenue Service.
Jeffrey’s estate planning practice focuses mainly on helping clients protect their assets from creditor claims and minimizing federal estate tax liability. Through his skill at drafting trusts and other types of sophisticated agreements, Jeffrey is able to help clients maximize their long-term care benefits while also preserving their children’s inheritance.
A frequent lecturer, Jeffrey has presented many seminars on taxation and estate planning issues to various civic groups and investment professionals.
After completing his education, Jeffrey began his career with the Small Business/Self-Employed Division of the Internal Revenue Service and then served as in-house counsel to two mid-sized accounting firms.
Jeffrey is a member of the taxation sections of both the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Georgia. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration
Mercer University, 2000
Juris Doctor
University of Georgia, 2003
Master of Accountancy
University of Georgia, 2005
COURTS OF ADMISSION
United States Tax Court
United States Court of Federal Claims
United States Court of Appeals—Eleventh Circuit
United States Court of Appeals—Federal Circuit
United States Court of Appeals—D.C. Circuit
Superior Courts of Georgia
Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia
Supreme Court of the State of Georgia
United States District Court—Southern District of Georgia
United States District Court—Middle District of Georgia
United States District Court—Northern District of Georgia
Haleigh Hill
Associate Attorney
Haleigh is an associate attorney with J. L. Williamson Law Group, LLC. Her practice focuses on both estate planning and tax controversy. She earned her undergraduate degree from Kennesaw State University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Political Science and a double minor in Business Law and Legal Studies. After graduation, Haleigh attended Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law where she received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Advanced Litigation Drafting; was named an Equal Access to Justice Scholar; and served as her class representative for the Real Estate Law Society for two years. Haleigh was also a member of the Business, Bankruptcy, and Tax Law Society.
SHEILA M. GALBREATH
Office Manager
Sheila serves as Office Manager for J. L. Williamson Law Group. She has been with the Firm since 2014. Sheila coordinates many of the administrative functions of the Firm. In addition, Sheila assists all types of the Firm’s clients but focuses on estate and long-term care planning clients. Sheila is knowledgeable about all types of estate planning documents and transactions and has significant experiences with real estate matters as well. Sheila also assists the Firm with probate court filings. Prior to joining J. L. Williamson Law Group, Sheila worked at many other law firms in a variety of capacities. Sheila is a graduate of St. Vincent’s Academy and attended Armstrong State College and Coastal Georgia Center for Paralegal Studies.
Valoria R. Williams
Legal assistant
Val has been with J. L. Williamson Law Group since September 2015. Val provides a variety of support services for the Firm. Her primary focus concerns assisting the tax controversy and tax resolution clients. Val has years of experience dealing with both federal and state tax issues. Val also assists with probate court filings and various other aspects of the asset protection and elder law practices of the Firm. Prior to joining J. L. Williamson Law Group, Val worked for other law firms in a variety of practice areas, including bankruptcy and real estate. Val is a military veteran and served in the United States Navy as an Ocean Systems Technician.
OUR FOCUS
Our asset protection practice focuses on helping clients protect their assets from creditors and minimizing estate taxes, allowing them to provide financial security for their loved ones. We also specialize in elder law. Using our extensive knowledge of federal and state Medicaid rules, VA pension rules, and our experience in drafting trusts and other agreements, we help clients qualify for Medicaid and VA pension benefits while preserving their family’s future.
You can count on J. L. Williamson Law Group to provide the personal service you deserve.