Jeffrey L. Williamson

Jeffrey Williamson is the founding partner of J. L. Williamson Law Group, LLC. The firm, headquartered in Statesboro, Georgia, specializes in taxation and estate planning. 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 knowledge of the federal and state Medicaid rules and his skill at drafting trusts and other types of sophisticated agreements, Jeffery is able to help clients qualify for Medicaid 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. In addition to this community outreach, Jeffrey donates his services to J. C. Vision and Associates, Inc., a low-income taxpayer clinic located in Hinesville, Georgia. Jeffrey received his Bachelor of Business Administration, summa cum laude, from Mercer University in 2000. He continued his professional education at the University of Georgia receiving both his Juris Doctor and Master of Accountancy in 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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.