Atty. John Franklin III

Atty. John Franklin III

John Franklin III is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, professional liability, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Norfolk Norfolk 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About John Franklin III at a glance

John Franklin III is a Shareholder based in Norfolk, Virginia, practicing at Taylor & Walker, P.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1973) and Hampden-Sydney College (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys American Association of Hospital Attorneys Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Norfolk, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Franklin III is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, professional liability, insurance defense and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Hampden-Sydney College in 1967, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at Taylor & Walker, P.C. in Norfolk, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Franklin III's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Franklin III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Franklin III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Franklin III is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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 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 Franklin III

Where is John Franklin III's law office located?
John Franklin III's law practice is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The firm is Taylor & Walker, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Franklin III handle?
John Franklin III focuses on ip, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Franklin III practiced law?
John Franklin III has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did John Franklin III go to law school?
John Franklin III earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John Franklin III for a consultation?
You can contact John Franklin III 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 Franklin III received?
John Franklin III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1973
B.S.
Hampden-Sydney College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1979

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