Atty. John Richardson Easter

Atty. John Richardson Easter

John Richardson Easter is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, government, litigation and 2 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Richmond Richmond 45 Years Experience 45 year
Call (804) 816-2499

Profile Summary

About John Richardson Easter at a glance

John Richardson Easter is a business, zoning, litigation, and government attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1981) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1982). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1981) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Richardson Easter is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, government, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Richardson Easter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Richardson Easter is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

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

Civil Litigation

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

John Richardson Easter is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Richardson Easter is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Richardson Easter

Where is John Richardson Easter's law office located?
John Richardson Easter's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richardson Easter handle?
John Richardson Easter focuses on business, zoning, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Richardson Easter practiced law?
John Richardson Easter has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Richardson Easter go to law school?
John Richardson Easter earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (A.B., 1975).
How can I contact John Richardson Easter for a consultation?
You can contact John Richardson Easter 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 Richardson Easter received?
John Richardson Easter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1981
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1982

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