Atty. John William Boland

Atty. John William Boland

John William Boland is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, financial services litigation and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years.

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Profile Summary

About John William Boland at a glance

John William Boland is a Chair, Business & Securities Litigation Department based in Richmond, Virginia, practforg at McGuireWoods LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court (1996). Educated at University of Richmond School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Virginia Military Institute (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John William Boland is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, financial services litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Virginia Military Institute in 1973, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at McGuireWoods LLP in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Boland's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John William Boland 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.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

John William Boland is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practforg 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 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 William Boland

Where is John William Boland's law office located?
John William Boland's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is McGuireWoods LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Boland handle?
John William Boland focuses on business, ip, class action, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John William Boland practiced law?
John William Boland has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John William Boland go to law school?
John William Boland earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact John William Boland for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John William Boland received?
John William Boland's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Richmond School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
Virginia Military Institute
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
Indiana
Admitted: 2011

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