Atty. John Vail

Atty. John Vail

Mr. John Vail is a lawyer practicing civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury and 1 other area of law.

Washington Washington 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (202) 988-4621

Profile Summary

About John Vail at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John Vail's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

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

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Vail

Where is John Vail's law office located?
John Vail's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Vail handle?
John Vail focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Vail practiced law?
John Vail has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did John Vail go to law school?
John Vail earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact John Vail for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1979
A.B.
University of Chicago
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
New Mexico
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1988
North Carolina (inactive)
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1989
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1999

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