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James E. Skeen
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James E. Skeen

4.6
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258 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Wills and 27 more

About James E. Skeen

Executive Editor, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1977-1978. Certified Public Accountant, Utah, 1978. Trustee, Southern Virginia University, 2001—. General Counsel and Executive Board Member, Stonewall Jackson Area Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2010—.

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Posted by Holly
November 12, 2025
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Do NOT recommend. Retained by flat rate fee agreement Mr. James Skeen in 2020 for title exam and transfer on death deed (Todd). Skeen only spoke with me once by phone but never personally met with me. All following interactions were with Linda Johnson. Title exam was completed. A few weeks later, Johnson scheduled appt to review & endorse. Johnson presented an incomplete copy paper DRAFT Todd for tax map 36-a-59 and near zero vague legal description and with only a signature block (no other text) on the last page. I expected and asked to consult with Skeen but was denied. I declined to endorse a blank signature page on an incomplete draft and left. Shortly after, I received an email terminating retainer agreement. Requests for explanations remain unanswered. It took another month to receive refund. I later discovered Linda Johnson had major conflicts of interest on my real estate and ulterior motives and defended/slandered new with Skeen. Skeen should have fulfilled the contract.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 3
    • Estate Planning
    • Asset Protection
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Taxation 2
    • Estate and Gift Taxation
    • Tax Audits
  • Wills and Probate 1
    • Contested Wills
  • Business Law 5
    • Business Formation
    • Closely Held Business Law
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Partnership Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Employee Benefits 1
    • Pension and Profit Sharing Plans
  • Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations
  • Real Estate 1
    • Commercial Real Estate
  • Other 11
    • Estate Administration
    • Wills
    • Conservation Easements
    • Wealth Preservation
    • Family Business Successions
    • Probate
    • Federal Tax Controversies
    • Tax Appeals
    • Business Taxation
    • Land Use
    • Boundary Disputes

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Skeen Law Offices
  • Additional Links
    http://www.skeenlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, District of Columbia
    1979, Virginia
    1980, U.S. Tax Court
    1987, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association
    Virginia State Bar
    American Bar Association
    Central Virginia Estate Planning Council (President, 1988-1989).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    magna cum laude

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    M.Acc.

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    magna cum laude

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    M.Acc.

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1975
    B.S.
    cum laude

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    magna cum laude

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    M.Acc.

    Brigham Young University
    Class of 1978
    cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1951
    Ogden, Utah, March 7, 1951

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4.6
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Queen Charlotte Square258 East High StreetCharlottesville, VA 22902U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, James E. Skeen is admitted to practice in District of Columbia and Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    James E. Skeen is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
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    James E. Skeen speaks French.
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    Yes, James E. Skeen will accept Visa and MasterCard.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Skeen Law Offices was established in 1988.

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