Attorney & Counsellor at Law
Jonathan B. Tarris, Esq.
Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University School of Law he 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 defended hundreds of clients in courts across Virginia including as an associate Public Defender, he has formed dozens of successful businesses, and attained favorable judgements in over 80% of his civil matters.
In his spare time Jonathan enjoys spending time outdoors, doing home improvement projects and volunteering on a variety of community boards and commissions.
EDUCATION
Washington & Lee School of Law
George Mason University School of Law
West Virginia University College of Business & Economics
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
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
Paralegals
Kathleen V. Murphy - Settlement Agent
Kathleen joined the practice with experience in logistics and project management. Kathleen assists our clients with all estate administration, divorce, and real estate matters, as well as collecting evidence for criminal and traffic cases.
In her free time Kathleen enjoys playing music, gardening, horse back riding, and diving into a good book.
EDUCATION
Roanoke College
Trinity Episcopal School
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Southern Appalachian Wilderness Stewards
Lexington-Rockbridge Jaycees Member
Roanoke Rescue Mission Volunteer
About Our Firm
Locations & Jurisdictions
Our firm represents clients all over Virginia. The firm focuses primarily on matters in Western and Central Virginia including the following cities and counties:
- Augusta, Staunton & Waynesboro
- Roanoke, Botetourt & Salem
- Charlottesville, Albemarle & Nelson
- Lexington, Rockbridge & Buena Vista
- Lynchburg, Bedford, Amherst, & Campbell
- Harrisonburg & Rockingham
- Allegheny, Covington, Bath & Highland
Practice Areas
- Reckless Driving, DUI & Traffic Law
- Criminal Defense & Constitutional Law
- Estate Planning
- Trust & Estate Administration
- Real Estate & Settlement
- Landuse & Landlord/Tenant
- Tax Planning
- Business Planning & Contracts