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Atty. John Gerald Gillis

Atty. John Gerald Gillis

John Gerald Gillis is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, financial law. John Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years.

Gloucester Gloucester 64 yrs experience 64 year
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Profile Summary

About John Gerald Gillis at a glance

John Gerald Gillis is a Member based in Gloucester, Virginia, practicing at John G.Gillis. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1962), Massachusetts (1963), and Virginia (2000). Educated at Harvard Law School (LL.B., 1961) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1958). Serands clients in Gloucester, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John Gerald Gillis is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, financial law
  • John Gerald received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1958, and has been licensed for 64 years
  • John Gerald practices at John G.Gillis in Gloucester, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Gerald Gillis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Gloucester 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 Gerald Gillis

Where is John Gerald Gillis's law office located?
John Gerald Gillis's law practice is located in Gloucester, Virginia. The firm is John G.Gillis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Gerald Gillis handle?
John Gerald Gillis focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Gerald Gillis practiced law?
John Gerald Gillis has 64+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1962.
Where did John Gerald Gillis go to law school?
John Gerald Gillis earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact John Gerald Gillis for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Harvard Law School
- 1961
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1962
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1963
Virginia
Admitted: 2000

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