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Atty. John Britton Williston

Atty. John Britton Williston

John Britton Williston is a lawyer practicing corporate & public finance, commercial, mergers and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (948) 206-6588

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About John Britton Williston at a glance

John Britton Williston is an Associate based in Norfolk, Virginia, practforg at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. They haand 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2003), District of Columbia (2006), and Virginia (2010). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • John Britton Williston is a lawyer practicing corporate & public finance, commercial, mergers and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation in Norfolk, VA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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 Britton Williston's law office located?
John Britton Williston's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Kaufman & Canoles A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John Britton Williston practiced law?
John Britton Williston has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
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John Britton Williston earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 2003
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2003
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
Virginia
Admitted: 2010

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