Atty. John A Bastek

Atty. John A Bastek

John A Bastek is a lawyer practicing military law, maritime law, international law. John received a B.S. degree from United States Coast Guard Academy, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Arlington Arlington 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John A Bastek at a glance

John A Bastek is an U.S. Coastguard based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on military, maritime, and international. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974), New Jersey (1976), and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at University of Miami J.D. (—) and United States Coast Guard Academy B.S. (—). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A Bastek is a lawyer practicing military law, maritime law, international law
  • John received a B.S. degree from United States Coast Guard Academy, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John A Bastek's Areas of Practice

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

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

John A Bastek is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Virginia →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Arlington 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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Where is John A Bastek's law office located?
John A Bastek's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A Bastek handle?
John A Bastek focuses on military, maritime, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John A Bastek practiced law?
John A Bastek has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
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Education

University of Miami J.D.
- In Progress
United States Coast Guard Academy B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1974
New Jersey
Admitted: 1976
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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