Atty. John Michael Lain

Atty. John Michael Lain

John Michael Lain is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, land use and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Richmond Richmond 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (804) 877-9428

Profile Summary

About John Michael Lain at a glance

John Michael Lain is a Partner based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on probate, real estate, zoning, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991) and Colorado (1995). Educated at University of Colorado School of Law (J.D., 1991) and College of William and Mary (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Michael Lain is a lawyer practicing real estate, probate, land use and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from College of William and Mary in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Lain's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Michael Lain is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

John Michael Lain is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

John Michael Lain is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

John Michael Lain is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael Lain

Where is John Michael Lain's law office located?
John Michael Lain's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Lain handle?
John Michael Lain focuses on probate, real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Michael Lain practiced law?
John Michael Lain has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Michael Lain go to law school?
John Michael Lain earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact John Michael Lain for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Lain directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Michael Lain received?
John Michael Lain's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
College of William and Mary
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
Colorado
Admitted: 1995

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