Atty. John William Francis

Atty. John William Francis

John William Francis is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1970, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Arlington Arlington 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About John William Francis at a glance

John William Francis is a probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2003), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (2003), Virginia (2004), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (2004). Educated at Regent University (J.D., 2003) and Columbia University (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John William Francis is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial law, estate planning and 5 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Columbia University in 1970, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

John William Francis's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John William Francis is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Virginia →

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 William Francis is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John William Francis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John William Francis is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Arlington 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 Francis

Where is John William Francis's law office located?
John William Francis's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John William Francis handle?
John William Francis focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has John William Francis practiced law?
John William Francis has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John William Francis go to law school?
John William Francis earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact John William Francis for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Regent University
- 2003
B.S.
Columbia University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 2003
Virginia
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 2004

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