Atty. Joel Francis

Atty. Joel Francis

Mr. Joel Francis is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, education law, personal injury.

Harrisonburg Harrisonburg 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Francis at a glance

Joel Francis is an Attorney based in Harrisonburg, Virginia, practicing at BotkinRose, PLC. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2017). Educated at Liberty University School of Law (J.D. Magna, 2017) and Bridgewater College (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Harrisonburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Joel Francis is a lawyer practicing litigation and dispute resolution, education law, personal injury
  • Joel received a B.A. degree from Bridgewater College in 2013, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Joel practices at BotkinRose, PLC in Harrisonburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Francis's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Joel Francis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Joel Francis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Joel Francis is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Harrisonburg 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 Joel Francis

Where is Joel Francis's law office located?
Joel Francis's law practice is located in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The firm is BotkinRose, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Francis handle?
Joel Francis focuses on personal injury, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Joel Francis practiced law?
Joel Francis has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Joel Francis go to law school?
Joel Francis earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 2017); (B.A., 2013).
How can I contact Joel Francis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Magna
Liberty University School of Law
- 2017
B.A.
Bridgewater College
- 2013

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2017

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