Atty. John Frederick Sawyer

Atty. John Frederick Sawyer

John Frederick Sawyer is a lawyer practicing litigation, collections and creditors' rights, environmental law and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Virginia Beach Virginia Beach 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John Frederick Sawyer at a glance

John Frederick Sawyer is a Member based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, practicing at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, construction, poa, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2003), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2003), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2004), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (2008). Educated at The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University (J.D., 2003) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, Virginia Beach Bar Association, Virginia Bar Association. Serands clients in Virginia Beach, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Frederick Sawyer is a lawyer practicing litigation, collections and creditors' rights, environmental law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Wolcott Rivers Gates, Attorneys at Law in Virginia Beach, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Frederick Sawyer's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Frederick Sawyer is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Frederick Sawyer is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Construction Law

John Frederick Sawyer is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

John Frederick Sawyer is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Virginia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

John Frederick Sawyer is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 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 Frederick Sawyer

Where is John Frederick Sawyer's law office located?
John Frederick Sawyer'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 Frederick Sawyer handle?
John Frederick Sawyer focuses on probate, estate planning, construction, poa, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Frederick Sawyer practiced law?
John Frederick Sawyer has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John Frederick Sawyer go to law school?
John Frederick Sawyer earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact John Frederick Sawyer for a consultation?
You can contact John Frederick Sawyer 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 Frederick Sawyer received?
John Frederick Sawyer's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Dickinson School of Law of the Pennsylvania State University
- 2003
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1997

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 2008

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