Atty. John D. McPhaul II

Atty. John D. McPhaul II

John D. McPhaul II is a lawyer practicing equipment finance / leasing, commercial, lending & structured finance and 1 other area of law.

Richmond Richmond 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About John D. McPhaul II at a glance

John D. McPhaul II is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Troutman Sanders LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2004) and Maryland (2015). Educated at University of Richmond J.D. summa cum laude University of Richmond J.D. 2004 Westwood Smithers Award for Graduating First in the (University, 2004) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2001). Active member of American Bar Association Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John D. McPhaul II is a lawyer practicing equipment finance / leasing, commercial, lending & structured finance and 1 other area of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • John practices at Troutman Sanders LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John D. McPhaul II's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 Richmond 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 D. McPhaul II

Where is John D. McPhaul II's law office located?
John D. McPhaul II's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Troutman Sanders LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John D. McPhaul II handle?
John D. McPhaul II focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John D. McPhaul II practiced law?
John D. McPhaul II has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did John D. McPhaul II go to law school?
John D. McPhaul II earned their education at (University, 2004); (B.A., 2001).
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Education

University
University of Richmond J.D. summa cum laude University of Richmond J.D. 2004 Westwood Smithers Award for Graduating First in the
- 2004
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2004
Maryland
Admitted: 2015

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