Atty. John David Padgett

Atty. John David Padgett

John David Padgett is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, real estate, securities & corporate finance and 4 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John David Padgett at a glance

John David Padgett is a Partner based in Norfolk, Virginia, practforg at McGuireWoods LLP. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1983) and U.S. Federal Court (1983). Educated at Washington & Lee School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John David Padgett is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, real estate, securities & corporate finance and 4 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at McGuireWoods LLP 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 David Padgett's law office located?
John David Padgett's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has John David Padgett practiced law?
John David Padgett has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John David Padgett go to law school?
John David Padgett earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has John David Padgett receiandd?
John David Padgett's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee School of Law
- 1983
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Federal Court
Admitted: 1983

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