Jason R. Flaherty, Tax Attorney in Austin, Texas
focused on Tax and Trusts
Austin, TX
Trusted tax attorney serving Austin.
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Jason R. Flaherty is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Currently practicing at Flaherty Jones Thompson PLLC.
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- Tax · Trusts
- Handles Tax and Trusts matters from Austin, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026).
About Jason R. Flaherty: Jason R. Flaherty is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Currently practicing at Flaherty Jones Thompson PLLC.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Jason R. Flaherty
Jason concentrates on tax and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jason handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Tax cases in Austin, Texas
Jason takes tax matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Austin, Texas
Jason takes trusts matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Jason R. Flaherty — Attorney of Texas tax experience
Jason R. Flaherty is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Tax and Trusts. Currently practicing at Flaherty Jones Thompson PLLC.
Jason concentrates his practice in trusts, estates, and taxation. Jason builds estate plans for individuals, keeping in mind their family values, goals and needs, and desire to protect and care for their family and loved one while minimizing taxes. Jason also assists individual fiduciaries and professional trust companies with probate, trust and estate administration, family settlement agreements, and all matters related to trusts and estates.
Jason enjoys pre-liquidity event planning for entrepreneurs and investors to protect assets and minimize taxes. Jason frequently structures and implements advanced planning techniques, such as grantor retained annuity trusts and installment sales to grantor trusts.
Jason also has substantial experience representing clients in the acquisition and ownership of private aircraft to ensure compliance with the legal requirements of aircraft ownership, including with sales, use, property, and income tax law and federal aviation regulations.
Jason is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and is a Certified Public Accountant.
Jason is an Editor of The REPTL Reporter, State Bar of Texas (2009 - Present), served as President of Estate Planning and Probate Section, Austin Bar Association (2011-2012), and Chair, Estate and Gift Tax Committee, Tax Section, State Bar of Texas (2010-2011). Jason is a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and Fellow of the Austin Bar Foundation.
Jason graduated from Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL in, 2002, cum laude, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif and Associate Editor of the Northwestern University Law Review. Jason received his undergraduate degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Kansas.
How Jason handles tax matters
Jason concentrates his practice in trusts, estates, and taxation. Jason builds estate plans for individuals, keeping in mind their family values, goals and needs, and desire to protect and care for their family and loved one while minimizing taxes. Jason also assists individual fiduciaries and professional trust companies with probate, trust and estate administration, family settlement…
The kind of cases Jason takes
Jason reviews new inquiries case-by-case for tax and trusts matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Jason R. Flaherty's legal education and bar admissions
Northwestern University
JD · 2002
University of Kansas
BS Accounting and Business Administration · 1992
Jason studied at JD in Northwestern University and BS Accounting and Business Administration in University of Kansas.
Law school and academic background
Jason completed JD in Northwestern University and BS Accounting and Business Administration in University of Kansas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jason runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Jason R. Flaherty
Jason has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026).
Locations
Jason R. Flaherty's office in Austin
Jason's primary office is at 7800 North Mopac, Suite 101, Austin, Texas, 78759. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Flaherty Jones Thompson PLLC
7800 North Mopac, Suite 101
Austin, Texas 78759
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How to hire Jason R. Flaherty — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new tax attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jason usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jason charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jason will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a tax attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many tax matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jason
Jason discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in tax practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every tax matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jason confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jason's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many tax practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jason R. Flaherty
How much does it cost to hire Jason for a tax case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jason walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jason offer a free consultation?
Jason charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office. Some tax attorneys offer free consults — check Jason's current terms during booking.
How long do tax cases in Texas typically take?
Simple tax matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jason gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jason take my case if I'm outside Austin?
Jason is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jason will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jason?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jason will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jason accepting new tax clients right now?
Jason's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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