John Paul Harris III

John Paul Harris III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Fredericksburg, VA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

1619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 48 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1977

Former Member

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Location

Law Offices of John Paul Harris III

1619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Fredericksburg, VA, 22401-4651

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13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Dana C. | May 28, 2012

THIS MAN GAVE ME MY LIFE BACK!!!!!

Mr. Harris did his job and totally changed my life. He treated me and my case with absolute respect. He listened to me every step of the way. If I ever needed to speak with him or a member of his amazing staff, they contacted me literally immediately and answered my questions with answers I unders...tood. when I was feeling down he never hesitated to make me feel better. Overall, my case was a success, and I cannot thank Mr. Harris, Cindy and Cynthia enough for taking good care of me and my case. If I ever need another attorney for any reason, I will consult Mr. Harris for his recommendation. He's not only a excellant attorney, He's an incrediable man, and now a wonderful friend. Thanks John!!!

Posted by Dana | September 12, 2011 | Personal Injury

Personal Injury Lawyer

Mr. Harris is a gentleman whom I respect more than I can express. Mr. Harris and his staff are my Heros. They are also very knowlegable, informative, supportive, empathetic and personable. They are often my shoulder to cry on, a counslor for my frustitions, my pain and state of mind. They are often s...imply a pleasant and empathetic voice at the end of the line. They have kept me informed every step of the way. In fact, Mr. Harris sent me two books he wrote to better educate me as to the process my case would take. They arrived 2 days later, I continue to educate myself and use then as a resource quite often. I found them very useful and imformative. He made me an educated client and patient. He educated me as to what questions to ask my Doctors. Mr. Harris has always made himself available to me at my convience, which is a blessing, as I often I have many questions for him. I feel safe and secure knowing that Mr. Harris in in charge of my case. When I find it necessary to visit his office, I never need an appointment. I am ALWAYS greeted pleasantly and promptly. I always feel better when leaving than I felt when arriving. When making my initial appointment, I spoke with Mr. Harris personally. His demeanor was pleasant, patient, and kind. He Got me in to see him very quickly. He hung on every word, made eye contact, made me feel unique. I knew within only a moment that he could be trusted to work hard for me and that he respected and believed in me as well as my pain. I would recommend Mr. John T. Harris III to my closest friends and dearest family members. I trust him with all that I am.

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Other

"This attorney strives to get the best result for clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lakota Denton

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Medical malpractice lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Tazewell Shepard

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Other

"I am happy to endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Shemtoub

Medical malpractice lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer does outstanding work on behalf of his clients and is very knowledgeable on the law."

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Brent Adams

Car accident lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Friend

"I highly recommend John Harris. He has the respect of his peers and is widely recognized as one of the top trial lawyers in his area of expertise."

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer has a superior knowledge of personal injury law based upon his AVVO answers."

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Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jack Harris is in my opinion one of the top personal injury attorneys around. He is deathly someone that I would consult if I had a case in Fredericksburg and indeed my firm reverse Fredericksburg personal injury cases to him. In my opinion he is a very hard worker and his diligent and trustworthy. You should check out his website and get some of his books before deciding which attorney to hire for your personal injury claim."

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James Brown

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Other

"Jack has a really great practice, built on a dedication to educating his clients and expertise that consistently gets excellent results. The residents of Virginia are lucky to have a such a great advocate on their side! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Jack to anyone who has been in an accident in Virginia."

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Sandra Rohrstaff

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known John "Jack" Harris for many years through our work together in the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association. I know him to be a fine lawyer and would recommend him on that basis alone. However, as I have gotten to know him better through the years, I can highly recommend him because of the nature of his character and commitment to his clients, two qualities that to me are as important as competence in the law. There are many lawyers in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but if you need a great lawyer who will listen to you and handle YOUR case, not just another personal injury case, I strongly suggest you meet Jack Harris."

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Frank Dito

Personal injury lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Other

"Jack is the premier personal injury attorney in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with over 30 years of experience. Years ago, Jack started on his mission of fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves by defending our country as a pilot in the U.S. Navy, a mission that he continues with today. He has dedicated his legal practice to fighting for those who are injured in accident cases against insurance companies, who are in business to collect premiums and not to pay claims. He takes a “hands on” approach with his clients and handles each case personally to make sure that his client’s get what they are entitled to get their lives back on track. I would recommend Jack to anyone looking for an attorney in Fredericksburg."

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Charles Hofheimer

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The go to attorney in Fredericksburg Virginia ! I have known Jack (some friends call him John) for years as a member of several Lawyer groups. He is well known throughout the state as a thoughtful and wonderful attorney. Jack combines fiercely independent intellect with deep loyalty towards his clients. It seems everyone knows him which allows him to move smoothly among lawyers and judges. If your considering hiring Jack as your personal injury attorney, you should do so immediately so you can rely on his good judgement."

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Charles Internicola

Personal injury lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Other

"My experiences with John is that he is both an excellent person and attorney. John's dedication to both his clients and community is unsurpassed. If you are a resident of Virginia and have been injured you should definitely speak to John Harris."

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Christopher Davis

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Friend

"Although I am a lawyer in Seattle, Washington, I have gotten to know John Harris at various seminars for lawyers. We also belong to a national group of attorneys who meet occassionally during the year to discuss topics related to the improvement of case management and client services. I consider John a very skilled and talented attorney who works very hard on behalf of his clients. John has also obtained very good results on many of his cases. He deserves my highest recommendation."

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Vaughan De Kirby

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Harris is a truly outstanding attorney who is highly respected by the legal profession nationwide. He is a recognized expert in personal injury including serious injury suffered as a result of a drivers negligence as well as truck driver’s negligence and drunk drivers. He has achieved exceptional results representing victims and families in cases of nursing home abuse. John Harris’s book “The Smart Consumer's Guide To Your Personal Injury Case” is a must read for any personal injury victim. As an attorney with 30 years experience I can without equivocation state that John Harris is the right attorney to fight for the legal rights of the seriously injured."

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John Bisnar

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John Harris III is a skilled Virginia personal injury lawyer who has been recognized by a number of different organizations for his outstanding achievements. In addition to John's numerous awards and recognitions, John was a pilot in the U.S. Navy protecting and defending the rights of everyday Americans like you and I. He has since left the Navy and now fights for injured Virginia accident victims. As an attorney John is honest, skilled, and well respected in the industry. He fights for you so that you can obtain the best results for your personal injury claim. If you are in need of an experienced Virginia personal injury lawyer, I highly recommend John P. Harris III."

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David Frees

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I have the privilege of working with John Harris several times a year on a project to ensure that our clients are receiving the best value and treatment that we can provide. John deserves his AVVO 10.0 rating and he is client focused and an exceptional attorney. If you are looking for a lawyer with experience, dedication and one who will be focused on your case, call John."

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James Parrish

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Harris is an outstanding attorney, who has successfully advocated the rights of the injured for many years."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2015

AV® Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Top Lawyers, Legal Times

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2002

ATLA Stalwart, Association of Trial Lawyers of America

1999

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.

1985

Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

2008 - Present

, The Harris Law Firm

1978 - 2008

President, Harris & Harris, P.C.

1978 - 1980

Commonwealth's Attorney, King George County, VA

Associations

1980 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

1977 - Present

Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

Member

1977 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

1975 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2002 - 2002

Fredericksburg Area Bar Association

President

1990 - 1996

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Walsh v. Wal-Mart Stores East LP

Verdict for the Plaintiff

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Education

1977

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1965

United States Naval Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Seminar - Basic Medicine: Essentials for the Trial Lawyer

“Cross-Examination of the DME”

Publications

2013

Third Editiion by LexisNexis VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY FORMS

2008

THE SMART CONSUMER'S GUIDE TO YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE Things You Should Know and Questions You Should Ask

2004

Second Edition with annual supplements thru 2009 VIRGINIA PERSONAL INJURY FORMS

Languages

English

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