Atty. John L. Laster
John L. Laster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates.
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John L. Laster is a trusts and elder law attorney based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at The Geller Law Group. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar, Maryland, Maryland State Bar Association, and Virginia, Virginia State Bar. Educated at Columbus School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Oberlin College (—, 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John L. Laster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates
- John L., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2007
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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John L. Laster is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
John L. Laster is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →
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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 Fairfax 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 venue, 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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