Atty. John Walter Beckley

Atty. John Walter Beckley

John Walter Beckley is a lawyer practicing contracts, corporate/businessreal estate, real estate contracts and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Hunt Valley Hunt Valley 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Walter Beckley at a glance

John Walter Beckley is a Member based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, practicing at Fowley & Beckley, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1974), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court (1978). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1974) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Hunt Valley, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Walter Beckley is a lawyer practicing contracts, corporate/businessreal estate, real estate contracts and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1967, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Fowley & Beckley, P.A. in Hunt Valley, MD

Practice Areas Explained

John Walter Beckley's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Walter Beckley is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Contracts

John Walter Beckley is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

John Walter Beckley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

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 Walter Beckley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Walter Beckley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hunt Valley are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Walter Beckley

Where is John Walter Beckley's law office located?
John Walter Beckley's law practice is located in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The firm is Fowley & Beckley, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Walter Beckley handle?
John Walter Beckley focuses on wills, contracts, trusts, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has John Walter Beckley practiced law?
John Walter Beckley has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Walter Beckley go to law school?
John Walter Beckley earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact John Walter Beckley for a consultation?
You can contact John Walter Beckley 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 Walter Beckley received?
John Walter Beckley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1974
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 1978

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