Atty. John Walter Zunka

Atty. John Walter Zunka

John Walter Zunka is a lawyer practicing commercial insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, insurance and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Charlottesville Charlottesville 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About John Walter Zunka at a glance

John Walter Zunka is a Member based in Charlottesville, Virginia, practicing at Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia (1974), and U.S. Supreme Court (1984). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1974) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 2008—) and Virginia Bar Associations Virginia State Bar Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (Board of Directors, 1987-1990, 1991-1994, Charlottesville-Albemarle. Serands clients in Charlottesville, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Walter Zunka is a lawyer practicing commercial insurance defense, insurance coverage defense, insurance and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1969, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • John practices at Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd. in Charlottesville, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John Walter Zunka's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Real Estate Law

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

John Walter Zunka is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Walter Zunka is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Walter Zunka is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Charlottesville 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 Walter Zunka

Where is John Walter Zunka's law office located?
John Walter Zunka's law practice is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The firm is Zunka, Milnor & Carter, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Walter Zunka handle?
John Walter Zunka focuses on personal injury, real estate, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John Walter Zunka practiced law?
John Walter Zunka has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did John Walter Zunka go to law school?
John Walter Zunka earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Walter Zunka for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Walter Zunka received?
John Walter Zunka's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1974
B.A.
Virginia Military Institute
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1984

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