About

James Duncan Webb IV is a highly experienced lawyer in Plano, Texas, with a focus on estate planning, trusts, business matters, and construction law. Learn more about his background and achievements. James Duncan Webb IV is the sole shareholder of his firm, with a practice that primarily centers around estate planning, trusts, business matters, and construction law. He obtained his business administration degree in accounting and finance from Southern Methodist University in 1977, followed by his law degree from SMU in 1980. With over thirty-five years of legal experience, Duncan is admitted to practice in the United States Tax Court, United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, and Fifth Circuit of the United States Court of Appeals. He has received numerous accolades, including being voted "Best Business Lawyer" in Collin County for three consecutive years (1997-1999) and "Best Business Tax Consultant" in 1997. Living Magazine also named him the Best Lawyer in Plano/Frisco for 2016 and 2017. Duncan is a Sustaining Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and Collin County Bar Foundation. He has served on various committees and boards, including the District 1A Grievance Committee of the State Bar of Texas and as Collin County\s Commissioner for Precinct 4 since 2011. Additionally, he is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Collin County Bar Association, and the Plano Bar Association. In addition to his legal work, Duncan is actively involved in his community, serving on the boards of organizations such as Medical City Plano, Assistance Center of Collin County, and the Plano Family YMCA. He and his family are members of the Christ United Methodist Church and have been recognized for their family values and community service, being named Plano\s Family of the Year in 1997 and Citizens of the Year in 2008 by the Plano Chamber of Commerce.

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Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

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