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Atty. John M. Poma

Atty. John M. Poma

John M. Poma is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, professional malpractice, defense litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Richmond Richmond 37 yrs experience 37 year
Call (804) 877-9428 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John M. Poma at a glance

John M. Poma is an A.T. Massey Coal Co., Inc. based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (inactive) (1989), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1989), Virginia (1991), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1991). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1989) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John M. Poma is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, professional malpractice, defense litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • John practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John M. Poma's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John M. Poma is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

John M. Poma is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John M. Poma 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 M. Poma 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 Richmond 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 M. Poma

Where is John M. Poma's law office located?
John M. Poma's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John M. Poma handle?
John M. Poma focuses on criminal defense, employment, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John M. Poma practiced law?
John M. Poma has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did John M. Poma go to law school?
John M. Poma earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John M. Poma for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1989
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1986

Bar Admissions

West Virginia (inactive)
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1989
Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1993

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