Atty. John Geddes Milliken

Atty. John Geddes Milliken

Mr. John Geddes Milliken is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, corporate & incorporation and 6 other areas of law.

Tysons Tysons 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Geddes Milliken at a glance

John Geddes Milliken is a Partner based in Tysons, Virginia, practicing at Venable LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, ip, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1970) and District of Columbia (1971). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1970) and Haverford College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tysons, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Geddes Milliken is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, corporate & incorporation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Haverford College in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices at Venable LLP in Tysons, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Geddes Milliken's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

John Geddes Milliken is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Geddes Milliken is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Geddes Milliken is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Intellectual Property

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

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

Land Use & Zoning

John Geddes Milliken is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Tysons 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 Geddes Milliken

Where is John Geddes Milliken's law office located?
John Geddes Milliken's law practice is located in Tysons, Virginia. The firm is Venable LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Geddes Milliken handle?
John Geddes Milliken focuses on formation, business, real estate, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Geddes Milliken practiced law?
John Geddes Milliken has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Geddes Milliken go to law school?
John Geddes Milliken earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact John Geddes Milliken for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Geddes Milliken received?
John Geddes Milliken's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1970
B.A.
Haverford College
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1971

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