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