Practice Areas
Business Formation & Strategy
We help entrepreneurs and companies structure, scale, and safeguard their ventures through tailored entity formation, contract drafting, and operational strategy.
Outside General Counsel Services
Ongoing legal guidance for businesses without in-house legal teams—covering contracts, compliance, operations, and strategic transactions.
Strategic Tax Planning & Compliance
Proactive tax structuring and compliance services for businesses and individuals, with a focus on minimizing liability and maximizing financial efficiency.
Private Equity Structuring & Asset Protection
Guidance on structuring private equity transactions and protecting family or business assets through thoughtful legal planning.
Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation
Design and implementation of wills, trusts, and succession plans to protect your legacy and preserve wealth across generations.
Startup Legal & Funding Guidance
Legal support for founders from formation to funding, including investor agreements, risk planning, and operational setup.
Nonprofit Formation & Charitable Planning
Formation, governance, and compliance for nonprofits, as well as legal strategies for high-net-worth philanthropic planning.
Family Business Structuring & Succession
Tailored strategies to safeguard family businesses, separate marital property, and ensure smooth generational transfers.
Tax, Business, and Estate Planning Lawyer
About J. Barnes-Gutierrez Law and Advisory PLLC
At J. Barnes-Gutierrez Law & Advisory, PLLC, we provide strategic legal counsel rooted in integrity, discretion, and deep respect for the individuals, families, and businesses we serve.
Our boutique firm focuses on business law, tax strategy, estate planning, private equity structuring, and outside counsel services—all delivered with personalized attention and long-term, values-based approach.
We serve clients who value sound judgment and tailored guidance, from entrepreneurs and family offices to legacy-driven individuals. Our work is efficient, thoughtful, and grounded in a deep commitment to getting it right.
We don't cut corners. We build durable, strategic frameworks to support your business, your family, and your future.
Tax, Business, and Estate Planning Legal Team
Meet the team
J. Barnes-Gutierrez Law & Advisory is led by founder and attorney Jenna E. Barnes-Gutierrez. While currently a solo practice, the firm is designed for thoughtful growth—prioritizing professionals who share a deep commitment to high-quality service and personalized client care. As we expand, our focus remains steady: delivering strategic legal and advisory support with clarity, responsiveness, and professionalism clients can trust.
We also collaborate closely with trusted CPAs, financial advisors, and other professionals to ensure our clients receive coordinated, well-rounded solutions across every area of their personal and business planning.