JonathanTarris | Lexington Accident & Injury Lawyer

Jonathan grew up in Lexington, Virginia. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University School of Law, Jonathan worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and as a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarris Law in 2016.

Since starting Tarris Law, Jonathan has litigated thousands of matters throughout Virginia from fatal trucking accidents to farm partitions among dozens of heirs.  and has successfully appealed trial court rulings, even garnishing published opinions in the Virginia Court of Appeals.

Many times Jonathan is able to avoid litigation altogether with proper planning and negotiations. He has formed dozens of trusts, LLCs and other business entities, providing them with the proper legal paperwork to avoid disputes among all stakeholders. His testimonials below demonstrate his exceptional care for his clients.

For clients who did not have the proper paperwork and planning in place before contacting Tarris Law he has achieved successful settlements to avoid unnecessary and costly litigation in cases ranging from complex estates and divorces to  personal injuries and contract disputes. Read about some of our cases under the respective practice area.

In his spare time Jonathan enjoys spending time outdoors on family outings, doing home improvement projects and volunteering on a variety of community boards and commissions.

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
West Virginia University	B.S.		2010

State / Court	Date
Virginia

• Lexington Planning Commission, Planning Commissioner 2015-2017
  Lexington-Rockbridge-Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors 2018-2020
  Lexington Police Foundation, Advisory Board, 2017-2019
  Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees, Treasurer & State Director, 2015
  Hull's Drive-In Theater, Board of Directors 2018-2020
  Rockbridge Area Recreational Organization, Basketball Coach 2012-17, Advisory Board 2014-2015
  Lexington Presbyterian Church, Ruling Elder 2018-2020

• 2019-10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of Legal Counsel
  2017-10 Best Criminal Law Firms for Client Satisfaction in Virginia, AIOCLA

• 2017-Lexington News-Gazette Save Open Spaces
  2014-Rockbridge Advocate Community Police

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	March 19, 2025

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