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