Atty. John Mason Claytor

Atty. John Mason Claytor

John Mason Claytor is a lawyer practicing property, bad faith and insurance coverage and dispute litigation. John received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Richmond Richmond 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About John Mason Claytor at a glance

John Mason Claytor is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Harman Claytor Corrigan And Wellman A Professional Corporation. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of (1979). Educated at University of Richmond (J.D., 1979) and University of Virginia (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Furniss Jr and Award (1994) Defense Research Institute (State Chairman, 1988-1992) Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Mason Claytor is a lawyer practicing property, bad faith and insurance coverage and dispute litigation
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • John practices at Harman, Claytor, Corrigan & Wellman A Professional Corporation in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Mason Claytor's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Mason Claytor 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 Mason Claytor

Where is John Mason Claytor's law office located?
John Mason Claytor's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Harman Claytor Corrigan And Wellman A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Mason Claytor handle?
John Mason Claytor focuses on real estate, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Mason Claytor practiced law?
John Mason Claytor has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Mason Claytor go to law school?
John Mason Claytor earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact John Mason Claytor for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Mason Claytor received?
John Mason Claytor's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond
- 1979
B.S.
University of Virginia
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1979

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