Atty. Clifford John Shoemaker

Atty. Clifford John Shoemaker

Mr. Clifford John Shoemaker is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's trial practice in all courts, negligence law, vaccine injuries law and 4 other areas of law.

Vienna Vienna 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Clifford John Shoemaker at a glance

Clifford John Shoemaker is a Member based in Vienna, Virginia, practicing at Shoemaker Gentry & Knickelbein. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1973), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1976), and District of Columbia (1977). Educated at Drake University (J.D. George, 1973) and University of Iowa (B.A. Drake, 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Bar Association of the District of Columbia Virginia State Bar Iowa State, Federal and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Vienna, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Clifford John Shoemaker is a lawyer practicing plaintiff's trial practice in all courts, negligence law, vaccine injuries law and 4 other areas of law
  • Clifford received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Clifford practices at Shoemaker Gentry & Knickelbein in Vienna, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Clifford John Shoemaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Clifford John Shoemaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Death

Clifford John Shoemaker is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Clifford John Shoemaker is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Product Liability

Clifford John Shoemaker is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Clifford John Shoemaker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vienna are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Clifford John Shoemaker

Where is Clifford John Shoemaker's law office located?
Clifford John Shoemaker's law practice is located in Vienna, Virginia. The firm is Shoemaker Gentry & Knickelbein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Clifford John Shoemaker handle?
Clifford John Shoemaker focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Clifford John Shoemaker practiced law?
Clifford John Shoemaker has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Clifford John Shoemaker go to law school?
Clifford John Shoemaker earned their education at (J.D. George, 1973); (B.A. Drake, 1970).
How can I contact Clifford John Shoemaker for a consultation?
You can contact Clifford John Shoemaker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Clifford John Shoemaker received?
Clifford John Shoemaker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. George
Drake University
- 1973
B.A. Drake
University of Iowa
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court and Virginia
Admitted: 1977
Virginia
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1984

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