Business Details
30 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Experts in Atlanta
The Saylor Law Firm, founded in 1996, is an award-winning boutique law firm based in Midtown Atlanta. Our team of attorney-CPA and legal professionals specializes in trusts & estates, tax law, and business law, delivering high-quality, confidential services tailored to client needs. With over 160 years of combined experience, we prioritize client relationships and handle complex legal matters efficiently. Our practice includes estate planning, probate administration, tax dispute resolution, and business strategy development. We represent fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and businesses in litigation and transactional matters, emphasizing personalized service and strategic problem-solving.Our attorneys bring expertise from large law firms and international CPA firms, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to legal challenges. We are committed to ethical standards, client education, and achieving optimal outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation. Our Atlanta-based office serves clients regionally and nationally, focusing on minimizing liability while maximizing financial and personal objectives. We assist individuals with retirement planning, social security decisions, and prenuptial/postnuptial agreements. Our reputation for excellence reflects our dedication to legal innovation, client trust, and community engagement.
Services
Trusts & Estates
Tax Law
Probate Administration
Estate Planning
Tax Disputes
Business Law
Guardianship
Prenuptial Agreements
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- We offer 29 years of experience in trusts & estates, tax, and business law.
- Our team includes attorney-CPA professionals with multidisciplinary expertise.
- We provide personalized service with a focus on client confidentiality.
- Our attorneys have 160+ years of combined experience from top-tier firms.
- We handle complex legal matters efficiently through negotiation or litigation.
Services
Trusts & Estates
We assist clients in creating comprehensive estate plans to transfer wealth and maintain family harmony. Our services include wills, trusts, and advanced directives tailored to individual needs. With expertise in probate and trust administration, we guide executors and beneficiaries through complex legal processes while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
Tax Disputes
Our firm represents clients in tax audits, appeals, and controversies at federal and state levels. We specialize in resolving disputes with the IRS and state revenue departments through negotiation or litigation. Our team leverages legal and accounting expertise to minimize liabilities and achieve favorable outcomes without court intervention when possible.
Business Law
We provide strategic legal counsel for business formation, contracts, and tax planning. Our services help clients maximize profits while minimizing liability through tailored business structures and compliance strategies. We assist with mergers, acquisitions, and dispute resolution for corporations and small businesses alike.
Probate Administration
We guide personal representatives through probate processes, including will validation and asset distribution. Our team handles estate administration, creditor claims, and tax filings while prioritizing client confidentiality. We represent fiduciaries and beneficiaries in contested probate matters and trust litigation.
Guardianship
Our attorneys represent clients in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, including contentious cases requiring litigation. We assist in establishing legal authority for decision-making in matters involving minors, incapacitated adults, or vulnerable individuals while protecting clients' rights and interests.
People
C. Murray Saylor, Jr.
Partner
Partner with decades of experience in trusts, estates, and tax law. Former large firm attorney specializing in complex estate planning and probate matters.
Jacquelyn H. Saylor
Partner
Partner focusing on estate planning and business law. Brings expertise in tax-efficient strategies and corporate transactional work to serve individual and business clients.
Linda T. Muir
Senior Counsel
Senior Counsel with specialization in estate administration and trust litigation. Provides strategic guidance in resolving disputes and managing complex probate cases.
Edward J. Rappaport
Of Counsel
Of Counsel attorney offering deep knowledge in tax law and business transactions. Former international CPA firm professional with a focus on legal-accounting integration.
Jerry Zhang
Associate Attorney
Associate Attorney supporting estate planning, business law, and tax matters. Provides detailed analysis and client-focused solutions under senior attorney supervision.
Questions
What areas of law does The Saylor Law Firm specialize in?
We specialize in trusts & estates, tax law, and business law, providing comprehensive legal solutions for estate planning, probate, tax disputes, and corporate matters.
How experienced is your legal team?
Our attorneys have over 160 combined years of experience, including backgrounds at large law firms and international CPA firms, ensuring multidisciplinary expertise.
Do you handle tax disputes with the IRS?
Yes, we represent clients in IRS audits, appeals, and state tax controversies, leveraging legal and accounting expertise to resolve issues efficiently.
Can you assist with business succession planning?
Yes, we help businesses develop strategies for ownership transitions, minimizing tax liabilities while ensuring smooth succession and operational continuity.
What locations do you serve?
Based in Midtown Atlanta, we serve clients throughout Georgia and nationally through virtual consultations and strategic partnerships.
