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About J. A. Matthews at a glance
J. A. Matthews is a Member based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, P.L.C.. They have 79+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1947. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1947). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1971) and Washington & Lee University (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- J. A. Matthews is a lawyer practicing criminal law, alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation and 4 other areas of law
- J. received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1968, and has been licensed for 79 years
- J. practices at Johnson, Ayers & Matthews, P.L.C. in Roanoke, VA
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J. A. Matthews's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. A. Matthews handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
J. A. Matthews is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
J. A. Matthews is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →
J. A. Matthews is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Virginia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. A. Matthews is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
J. A. Matthews is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Roanoke 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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