Atty. John F. Ames

Atty. John F. Ames

John F. Ames is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (804) 533-3229 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John F. Ames at a glance

John F. Ames is a Member based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at John F. Ames. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, tax, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1973) and Old Dominion University (B.S., 1971). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John F. Ames is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate law, bankruptcy law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Old Dominion University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at John F. Ames in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John F. Ames's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John F. Ames is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John F. Ames is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John F. Ames is one of 454,532 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 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 F. Ames

Where is John F. Ames's law office located?
John F. Ames's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is John F. Ames. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John F. Ames handle?
John F. Ames focuses on trusts, business, bankruptcy, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John F. Ames practiced law?
John F. Ames has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John F. Ames go to law school?
John F. Ames earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact John F. Ames for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1973
B.S.
Old Dominion University
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974

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