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Garrett Lessman

Garrett Lessman

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5988
glessman@jw.com
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Garrett Lessman

Garrett D. Lessman

Associate, Dallas
214.953.5988
glessman@jw.com
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Practice Areas

  • Tax

Experience

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Fiduciary Advice & Counsel
  • Tax Transactional and M&A

Biography

Garrett Lessman is an associate in the Tax Transactional, M&A, and Wealth Planning Advisory Group of Jackson Walker’s Dallas office. His practice focuses on the tax aspects of domestic and international transactions and extends to trust and estate planning strategies, general corporate matters, and nonprofit entities.

Prior to Jackson Walker, Garrett practiced at an Oklahoma law firm, where he handled a wide range of tax, estate planning, and corporate matters.

Education

B.B.A., Baylor University

  • National Merit Scholar

J.D., Boston University School of Law

  • Edward F. Hennessey Distinguished Scholar

LL.M., Taxation, Boston University School of Law

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma

Tax Experience

  • Corporate, partnership and self-employment tax issues
  • State tax credits
  • Opportunity zone investments
  • International tax withholding mechanics

Corporate Experience

  • Negotiating and drafting M&A agreements
  • International distribution agreements

Wealth Planning Experience

  • Business succession and wealth planning
  • Preparation of wills, trust agreements and incapacity planning documents
  • Probate of estates

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2024-2025
    • Tax Law, 2024-2025
    • Trusts and Estates, 2024-2025

Best Lawyers 2025 edition graphic - 306 attorneys recognized, 81 specialty areas, 75 Ones to Watch, and 9 Lawyers of the Year

August 15, 2024
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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December 4, 2023
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August 17, 2023
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‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”

The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.

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Practice Experience

Tax Experience

  • Corporate, partnership and self-employment tax issues
  • State tax credits
  • Opportunity zone investments
  • International tax withholding mechanics

Corporate Experience

  • Negotiating and drafting M&A agreements
  • International distribution agreements

Wealth Planning Experience

  • Business succession and wealth planning
  • Preparation of wills, trust agreements and incapacity planning documents
  • Probate of estates

Recognition & Accolades

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Woodward/White Inc.), 2024-2025
    • Tax Law, 2024-2025
    • Trusts and Estates, 2024-2025

Practice Areas

  • Tax

Experience

  • Business Succession Planning
  • Fiduciary Advice & Counsel
  • Tax Transactional and M&A

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