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About John P. Ellis at a glance
John P. Ellis is a bankruptcy, civil rights, elder law, government, and maritime attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 64+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1962. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1962) and District of Columbia (1968). Educated at George Washington University J.D. (—) and Allegheny College A.B. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. John P. Ellis is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Allegheny College, and has been licensed for 64 years
- John practices in Arlington, VA
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John P. Ellis's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Ellis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
John P. Ellis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John P. Ellis is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
John P. Ellis is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Virginia →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John P. Ellis is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Virginia →
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
John P. Ellis is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime 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 Arlington 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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