John Spellman

Associate

John Spellman assists high-net-worth individuals and companies in a variety of industries on wealth management and estate planning. John collaborates with his team to evaluate client goals and assets and recommend a tailored wealth planning strategy. He is informed by his experience in private wealth law, where he advised clients on tax planning and drafted wills, complex trusts, and other estate-planning instruments designed to preserve wealth and provide for future generations. He strives to minimize estate tax liability and create effective planning strategies consistent with each client's testamentary intent.

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Credentials
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Education

  • LL.M. Taxation New York University School of Law 2016
  • J.D. American University, Washington College of Law 2015
    • Editor in chief, American University Legislation and Policy Brief 
  • B.A. Political Science and Spanish Xavier University 2012

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • Florida
  • District of Columbia

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, California Lawyers Association
    • Trust & Estates Section
    • Taxation Section
  • Member, Florida Bar
    • Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
    • Tax Section
  • Member, District of Columbia Bar
    • Estates, Trusts and Probate Law Section
    • Taxation Section