David Jonathan Taylor

David Jonathan Taylor is a dedicated elder law and estate planning attorney who helps individuals and families secure their future. His legal work focuses on Medicaid eligibility, long-term care planning, and probate avoidance, allowing clients to protect their assets and ensure their wishes are honored.

David began his academic path at McLean High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from George Mason University, where he received the Ben Franklin Award. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from American University, Washington College of Law. There, he served as Publications Editor for the Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law.

David’s legal career includes clerkship with Judge Rhonda Reid Winston in the DC Superior Court’s probate division, strengthening his foundation in estate administration. He also worked at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where he gained critical experience in tax and asset protection strategies for estate planning and elder law.

David focuses on helping middle-class families protect their assets, plan for long-term care, and navigate complex elder law and estate planning issues. He guides clients through Medicaid and other public benefit qualification, using strategic legal planning to reduce tax exposure and avoid costly court proceedings. With a detail-oriented approach, David streamlines the process so families can prevent delays, minimize confusion, and move through major life transitions with confidence.

David regularly supports other attorneys through his knowledge-sharing in estate planning. He has passed the exam for national elder law accreditation and is a member of NAELA, Elder Law College, and WealthCounsel. His commitment to service also includes prior volunteer work at the DC Bar Probate Clinic and taking on pro bono cases.

David Jonathan Taylor remains committed to empowering clients with the tools to plan confidently. His work ensures that every individual, regardless of background, has access to the protections and clarity they need when facing aging, incapacity, or death.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Principal, Right Size Law PLLC
• Member, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
• Member, Elder Law College
• Member, Wealth Counsel

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Maryland
• Virginia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• George Mason University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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