John Henkel Kitzmann

John Henkel Kitzmann

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Charlottesville, VA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

211 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 95%

Our office handles hundreds of divorce and separation cases each year. Cases routinely involve custody, visitation, support, division of property, relocation, and other issues. We can recommend a fair settlement or can agressively litigate if the need arises. We also handle collaborative divorces.

29 years | 1,000 cases

95%
Appeals 5%

Other lawyers, or clients of other lawyers, routinely come to me for assistance in the appeal of an unfavorable outcome in the trial court.

29 years | 10 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 26 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 28 years

State: California

Acquired: 1997

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John Henkel Kitzmann

211 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

Davidson & Kitzmann, PLC

211 E. High Street, 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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John Henkel Kitzmann's Reviews

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Posted by Lois | May 17, 2013

Trustworthy, reliable, highly recommended!!!

John Kitzmann has been my lawyer for several years now. I cannot say enough good things about his services. He responds quickly, is understandable, and personable. His information is helpful, reliable, and accurate. He is also careful about costs. I have full confidence in John's advice and serv...ices. I have and will continue to recommend John Kitzmann's services.

Posted by Susan | November 22, 2011

Great Attorney

Mr. Kitzmann is a wonderful lawyer. He is very knowlegeable in the law. He always helped me understand the issues and gave me great advice.

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John Henkel Kitzmann's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kitt Mattingly

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"John Kitzmann is a brilliant and versatile attorney. If I were getting divorced, I would want him on my side."

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Tracey Hopper

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is an excellent attorney. He has a comprehensive understanding of the law and its application in area courtrooms. He is a strong litigator, but is also a reasonable and honest negotiator. He treats his clients and his colleagues with kindness and respect."

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Kellam Parks

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is an excellent advocate for his clients. He is extremely knowledgeable about family law, both from experience, as well as speaking and writing on the subject over the years. I have been very pleased when I have referred cases to him when the client is outside my geographic area. I strongly recommend him."

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Laura Butler

Family lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Kitzmann is a zealous advocate for his clients both in the courtroom and out. He has a wealth of legal knowlege that he aptly applies to work to his clients' advantage."

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David Heilberg

Family lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a skilled family law practitioner. I came to know him well when he and his current partner, John Davidson, were my office tenants when they started their own practices. John is a smart and cordial professional who navigates the path between tough but fair advocacy with good instincts."

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Tracey Hopper

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Kitt Mattingly

Family lawyer

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Kellam Parks

Family lawyer

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Joseph Wright

Litigation lawyer

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Laura Butler

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2012

BV Distinguished, Martindale Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Davidson & Kitzmann, PLC

2000 - 2000

Associate General Counsel, CFA Institute

1998 - 1999

Associate, McGuire Woods, LLP (Richmond, Va)

1997 - 1998

Associate, Knapp, Peterson & Clarke

Associations

2011 - Present

Virginia Family Law Coalition

Member

2003 - Present

Thomas Jefferson Inn of Court

Former Executive Committee Member

2000 - Present

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Virginia State Bar

VTLA, Legislative Committee

Chair

2013 - 2014

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Chair

2011 - 2012

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Vice Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Pascarella v. McCoy

Duva v. Duva

Successfully overturned trial court's ruling

Lightburn v. Lightburn

Trial court ordered to correct portion of ruling

Concannon v. Gladstone

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Education

1996

University of Virginia School of Law

J.D.

1993

Virginia Commonwealth University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Family Law CLE

Protective Orders in Virginia

2012

Continuing Legal Education Event

Evidence in Family Law Cases

2011

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Classification of Property in Divorce

2011

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Appeals in Virginia

2008

Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

Ethical issues in Collaborative Law

Publications

2013

The Journal (Virginia Trial Lawyers Association) Motions in Family Law Cases

2011

There's A Case for That Classification of Property in Divorce

2006

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Liens

Languages

English

Activity

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