Atty. John William Farrell

Atty. John William Farrell

John William Farrell is a lawyer practicing real estate development, land use, environmental and 8 other areas of law. John William received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Fairfax Fairfax 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Farrell at a glance

John William Farrell is a Principal based in Fairfax, Virginia, practicing at McCandlish & Lillard, P.C.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on real estate, tax litigation, zoning, m&a, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1977) and Virginia (1984). Educated at New England School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Boston College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association Virginia State Bar. Serands clients in Fairfax, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Farrell is a lawyer practicing real estate development, land use, environmental and 8 other areas of law
  • John William received a A.B. degree from Boston College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • John William practices at McCandlish & Lillard, P.C. in Fairfax, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Farrell's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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Land Use & Zoning

John William Farrell is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John William Farrell is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Estate & Gift Tax

John William Farrell is one of 3,765 estate tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate tax 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 Fairfax 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 Farrell

Where is John William Farrell's law office located?
John William Farrell's law practice is located in Fairfax, Virginia. The firm is McCandlish & Lillard, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Farrell handle?
John William Farrell focuses on real estate, tax litigation, zoning, m&a, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John William Farrell practiced law?
John William Farrell has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did John William Farrell go to law school?
John William Farrell earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact John William Farrell for a consultation?
You can contact John William Farrell 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 William Farrell received?
John William Farrell's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New England School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Boston College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1977
Virginia
Admitted: 1984

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