Bio

John assists clients in resolving civil disputes with particular emphasis on cases arising in connection with the development of real property such as land use, environmental law, eminent domain, property assessment, insurance, and contract disputes. Since joining the firm in 1980, John has served as lead counsel in a wide variety of litigation matters ranging from routine business disputes to “bet-the-company” litigation. In addition to practicing, John is active in civil justice reform as a member of the Steering Committee and former Chair of the Boyd-Graves Conference, as well as regularly teaching and writing on topics related to Virginia Civil Procedure. His work in University of Richmond Law Review has been cited by the Virginia Supreme Court. John has serves as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, teaching courses on Virginia civil procedure and advanced trial advocacy. He has also served as faculty for the Virginia Supreme Court Professionalism Course and pre-bench training on Virginia Civil Procedure.