Jesse T. Mountjoy

Jesse T. Mountjoy focuses on helping individuals and business owners protect their assets and plan for the future. His practice centers on estate planning, tax strategy, retirement planning, and elder law. He also represents clients in probate, tax, and estate litigation matters when disputes arise and require experienced courtroom advocacy.

Jesse earned a Bachelor of Arts (Magna Cum Laude), Centre College of Kentucky, 1965. He later received his Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University in 1969. His academic training built a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis, which continues to guide his careful and structured approach to complex tax and estate matters.

Jesse advises business owners and executives on employee benefits, corporate tax planning, and business succession strategies. He understands that personal wealth planning often connects closely with business operations. By aligning retirement goals with company planning, he helps clients reduce tax exposure while protecting both family interests and employee benefits.

Jesse T. Mountjoy is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky, U.S. Tax Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, providing trusted legal guidance grounded in decades of experience. Jesse previously served as a Senior Trial Attorney in the Internal Revenue Service Chief Counsel’s Office from 1970 to 1974. This experience gives him valuable insight into tax disputes and government procedures. When conflicts arise in probate or tax matters, he uses his litigation background to defend his clients’ interests with clarity and preparation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Sullivan Mountjoy, PSC
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association
• Member, Daviess County Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Tax Section, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section, and Business Law Section

Licensed State

• Kentucky

Education

• Vanderbilt University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Centre College of Kentucky
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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