Meet the Attorney Guiding Families Through Life's Biggest Decisions
James D. Saintvil, Founder and Managing Attorney of
Jayde Law PLLC, proudly serves families across
Washington, DC, Maryland, and New Jersey. Ready to start planning with someone who treats your family like his own? Call to schedule your consultation.
About James D. Saintvil
James focuses his practice on estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable giving, and business succession planning. He brings an unusually well-rounded perspective to his work, having owned an income tax preparation firm before attending law school. That background gives him a deep understanding of personal income taxation, which he draws on to help clients achieve both their financial and estate planning goals.
Before founding Jayde Law PLLC, James worked as an associate at Birchstone Moore LLC, where he handled complex estate plans for high-net-worth clients. Prior to that, he was an associate at Pasternak & Fidis, P.C., helping clients establish and implement estate plans and assisting with estate administration matters.
James approaches every estate planning matter with genuine enthusiasm, developing creative solutions to each client's unique challenges. Clients consistently note his warmth, friendliness, and careful attention to detail. Outside of practice, James enjoys cooking, reading, hiking, and traveling.
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- New York
Prior Experience
- Associate, Birchstone Moore LLC
- Associate, Pasternak & Fidis, P.C.
- Legal Extern, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Education
- LL.M. in Taxation, Certificate in Estate Planning — Georgetown University Law Center, 2017
- Juris Doctorate, cum laude—Widener University, Delaware Law School, 2014
- Bachelor of Science in Finance, cum laude — William Paterson University of New Jersey, 2011
Associations & Memberships
- Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Council
- D.C. Bar: Estates, Trusts & Probate Law Community
- D.C. Bar: Taxation Community
- Graduate of the Mid-Atlantic Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel
Speaking Engagements
- "Back to Basics: Leveraging the Grantor Trust Rules in Our Current Estate Planning Environment"—DC Bar, April 19, 2019
- "Back to Basics: Leveraging the Grantor Trust Rules in Our Current Estate Planning Environment"—MD State Bar Association, Estate Planning Study Group, June 20, 2019
- "Clients with Diminished Capacity"—Georgetown University Law Center, Estate Planning Seminar, January 22, 2020
- "Family First: The Importance of Innovative Estate Plans"—Bootstrappers Show by Anequim (Podcast), December 16, 2020
- "Disability Planning and the Challenges of Representing Clients with Diminished Capacity"—Georgetown University Law Center, Estate Planning Seminar, February 10, 2021, and January 26, 2022
Articles
- "State Estate and Inheritance Taxes After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act"—Pasternak & Fidis Reporter, February 15, 2019
Let's Build Your Plan Together
Whether you're just getting started or navigating a complex family situation, James brings the experience and care your family deserves. Call or click here to schedule your consultation today.
