Our firm has been providing expert tax and consulting services to individuals and small businesses throughout the country since 1981.
John Blanton
John Blanton started his accounting career in 1970 working for an established firm in Boone, NC after attending Appalachian State University. John moved to Winston-Salem in 1973 to join an accounting firm. John and J.R. Lawson formed a new partnership on Labor Day in 1981 and have been in business associates for the past 43 years.
John has served as a contract CFO for several companies over the last 51 years leading them to successful purchases or mergers by larger companies. John is well-versed in estate and trust planning and administration.
John is a member of NCSA, NSA and has served as President of NCSA, also serving the organization as a Board Member for many years.
John presently serves clients from our Winston-Salem and High Point offices.
J.R. Lawson, EA, ATP, ATA
J.R. Laweson is a life-long resident of Forsyth County, graduating from Wake Forest University with degrees in Accounting & Business Administration in 1974. Lawson because a self-employed practicing accountant in 1975 and receiving a United Treasury Card in 1978 allowing to practice tax accounting in the entire country.
Lawson has been servicing clients for fifty years in accounting, taxation, management consulting, mortgage banking, taxpayer representation, business valuation, and business dispositions. At present Lawson is in the profession with a client base to assist using all the skills acquired over the years. Business consulting, brokerage of dispositions, and business valuations have become other professional services rendered.
Lawson is a member of the NCSA, NACVA (National Association of Certified Valuation Analyst) and CVA certification pending, ATA and ATP. Lawson has been offering services for many years for small to medium-sized businesses. Lawson offers many services from our Winston-Salem office.