Atty. John Vail
Mr. John Vail is a lawyer practicing civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury and 1 other area of law.
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John Vail is an Assoc. of Trial Lawyers/America based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1979), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1980), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1981), and New Mexico (1985). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1979) and University of Chicago (A.B., 1976). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Vail is a lawyer practicing civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury and 1 other area of law
- John received a A.B. degree from University of Chicago in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices in Washington, DC
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Vail is one of 44,425 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in District of Columbia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Vail is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Vail is one of 63,079 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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