Atty. John E. Basilone

Atty. John E. Basilone

John E. Basilone is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (757) 516-4355

Profile Summary

About John E. Basilone at a glance

John E. Basilone is an Attorney based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1988), West Virginia (1988), and District of Columbia (2005). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary (J.D., 1988) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Virginia State Bar West Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association Virginia Beach Bar Association. Serves clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John E. Basilone is a lawyer practicing personal injury, wrongful death, litigation
  • John received a B.A. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John E. Basilone's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

John E. Basilone is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John E. Basilone is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John E. Basilone is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

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 Virginia Beach 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 venue, 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 E. Basilone

Where is John E. Basilone's law office located?
John E. Basilone's law practice is located in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The firm is Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John E. Basilone handle?
John E. Basilone focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John E. Basilone practiced law?
John E. Basilone has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John E. Basilone go to law school?
John E. Basilone earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John E. Basilone for a consultation?
You can contact John E. Basilone directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John E. Basilone received?
John E. Basilone's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William and Mary
- 1988
B.A.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1988
West Virginia
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2005

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