Our Firm

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