Atty. John Arthur Coggeshall

Atty. John Arthur Coggeshall

John Arthur Coggeshall is a lawyer practicing litigation, entertainment and sports law, family law and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.F.A. degree from University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and has been licensed for 31 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About John Arthur Coggeshall at a glance

John Arthur Coggeshall is a Member based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at John Cog & CogCo Music, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1995) and Supreme Court of Virginia and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Cour (1995). Educated at University of North Carolina School of the Arts B.F.A. 1973 Virginia Board of Bar Examiners lawyer sponsored law study program completed December 1994 (—). Recognitions include CV Notable. Active member of Virginia Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Young Lawyer's Conference. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Arthur Coggeshall is a lawyer practicing litigation, entertainment and sports law, family law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.F.A. degree from University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • John practices at John Cog & CogCo Music, LLC in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Arthur Coggeshall's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Civil Litigation

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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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 Norfolk 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 John Arthur Coggeshall

Where is John Arthur Coggeshall's law office located?
John Arthur Coggeshall's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is John Cog & CogCo Music, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Arthur Coggeshall handle?
John Arthur Coggeshall focuses on criminal defense, family law, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Arthur Coggeshall practiced law?
John Arthur Coggeshall has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did John Arthur Coggeshall go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John Arthur Coggeshall received?
John Arthur Coggeshall's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

University of North Carolina School of the Arts B.F.A. 1973 Virginia Board of Bar Examiners lawyer sponsored law study program completed December 1994
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Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1995
Supreme Court of Virginia and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. Bankruptcy Cour
Admitted: 1995

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