Atty. John P. Hance

Atty. John P. Hance

John P. Hance is a lawyer practicing real estate, land title examinations, closings and 7 other areas of law.

Martinsville Martinsville 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About John P. Hance at a glance

John P. Hance is a Member based in Martinsville, Virginia, practicing at John P. Hance. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1984) and Virginia (1991). Educated at Campbell University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Campbell University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of North Carolina (Member, Real Property Section) and Virginia (Member, Real Property Section) Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Martinsville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Hance is a lawyer practicing real estate, land title examinations, closings and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Campbell University in 1980, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at John P. Hance in Martinsville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Hance's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John P. Hance is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Virginia →

Trusts

John P. Hance is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John P. Hance is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John P. Hance is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

John P. Hance is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Martinsville 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 P. Hance

Where is John P. Hance's law office located?
John P. Hance's law practice is located in Martinsville, Virginia. The firm is John P. Hance. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Hance handle?
John P. Hance focuses on divorce, trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John P. Hance practiced law?
John P. Hance has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John P. Hance go to law school?
John P. Hance earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact John P. Hance for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Hance 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 P. Hance received?
John P. Hance's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University School of Law
- 1983
B.S.
Campbell University
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1984
Virginia
Admitted: 1991

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