Atty. John Donley Adams

Atty. John Donley Adams

John Donley Adams is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals & issues, government, regulatory and criminal investigations and 1 other area of law. John Donley received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1996, and .

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About John Donley Adams at a glance

John Donley Adams is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and government. Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 2003) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A. Economics, 1996). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Donley Adams is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals & issues, government, regulatory and criminal investigations and 1 other area of law
  • John Donley received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1996, and
  • John Donley practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Donley Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Donley Adams is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Donley Adams

Where is John Donley Adams's law office located?
John Donley Adams's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Donley Adams handle?
John Donley Adams focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
Where did John Donley Adams go to law school?
John Donley Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
How can I contact John Donley Adams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2003
B.A. Economics
Virginia Military Institute
- 1996

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