Biography
John McNair has practiced law in Texas since 1984. After building a successful Estate Planning practice in the Dallas area, John applied his legal and financial expertise to clients in need of healthcare, focusing on Medicaid Planning, VA Pension Qualification and other Elder Law issues.
John earned the National Elder Law Foundation’s esteemed Certified Elder Law Attorney designation in 2016.
John earned a Master of Tax Law degree from SMU and received his Doctor of Jurisprudence Degree from the University of Arkansas. John is Board Certified by the State of Texas in Tax Law and in Estate Planning and Probate, and is also a Certified Public Accountant. He is an Accredited Attorney with the Veteran’s Administration, and has helped hundreds of families successfully receive VA Pension benefits.
As a small business owner, John is active in his community, serving as the Past President of the Texas Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, a Board Member of the Texas Chapter of the National Placement and Referral Alliance, and Legal Advisor for the Dallas Area Gerontological Society. His practice also supports Dementia Friendly Dallas and the Dallas & Northeast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Based in Dallas, John speaks frequently to professional groups about VA Pension Benefits, Medicaid Planning, Wills, Trusts, Advance Directives and other Estate Planning and Elder Law topics.