John Allen Waldrop III

John Allen Waldrop III

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 32 years

Contracts and agreements Lawyer at Virginia Beach, VA
Practice Areas: Contracts & Agreements, Business, Franchising ... +2 more

780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Ste 400, Virginia Beach, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Contracts and Agreements 55%

World class contract support including drafting, reviewing and negotiating for the purchase and sale of products and services like construction materials, technology, credit, and professional services.

33 years | 10,000 cases

55%
Business 20%

Guidance on all aspects of forming and running a business from what type of entity and what state to employment, standard terms of purchase and sale, credit, trademarks, non-compete, confidentiality, to mergers and acquisitions.

32 years | 10,000 cases

20%
Franchising 10%

Grow through franchising. Whether a franchisor looking to expand, or a franchisee buying their first business. We help with all aspects of the process which includes reviewing, drafting and registering FDDs, relations, and exits.

8 years | 25 cases

10%
Mergers and Acquisitions 10%

Doing on the right M&A deal at the right price and time can be a game changer! Working hand in hand with business leaders to make the most of the deal creates tremendous value.

21 years | 50 cases

10%
Commercial Real Estate 5%

Commercial lease and sublease review and negotiation including sale and leaseback deals.

11 years | 50 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 32 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1993

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Location

Waldrop & Colvin

780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Ste 400, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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John Allen Waldrop III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Nik | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Clear Guidance

Excellent experience! John is very knowledgeable, and when I needed guidance, he was quite clear in communicating and providing resources for what had to be done at each stage of the process.

Posted by Jeff | September 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Guidance and Direction

John and his team did a great job supporting me through all aspects of selling my business. He was very knowledgeable of the requirements and provided me excellent guidance and direction as he executed the creation of all document sets required for this complex transaction. John was very responsive a...nd was always available when called upon. He exceeded my expectations throughout the entire process and his rates were very reasonable. John is now my go-to for any future legal services I need in which he is already working on another project for me. Awesome job John, thanks!

Posted by James | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Efficient, Responsive and Reliable

John Allen Waldrop was very efficient, responsive, and reliable. He understood exactly what I needed and submitted the deliverables quickly. I was very impressed with the excellent turnaround time of our project, and with how well he understood my needs! I’d definitely be interested in hiring him aga...in next time I need the legal services he provides.

Posted by David | September 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Corporate & Incorporation

Building a Solid Legal Foundation

John & team helped us with corporate documents, informing us about blind spots along the way, and setting us up with a new solid foundation.

Posted by Nada | September 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

Excellent Service!

Excellent service I had the pleasure of working with John Waldrop to review a buyout agreement, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He was incredibly thorough, paying close attention to every detail in the contract. What stood out most was his ability to explain complex legal terms in a clear and strai...ghtforward manner, ensuring I fully understood each aspect before making any decisions. His professionalism and dedication gave me complete confidence throughout the process. I highly recommend John and his firm for anyone in need of legal assistance!

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John Allen Waldrop III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Derek Colvin

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with John Allen on many legal matters at Loyalty Brands. He is a brilliant attorney with unmatched experience in all things corporate and commercial law. I have learned a great deal under his mentorship and enjoy working with him."

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Deborah Collins

Employment and labor lawyer

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Derek Colvin

Franchising lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Waldrop & Colvin

2018 - 2022

Vice President and General Counsel, Loyalty Brands

2015 - 2018

General Counsel, Winsupply Inc

2000 - 2015

Assistant General Counsel, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.

1997 - 2000

Vice President and General Counsel, ARCON INC

1993 - 1997

Legal Counsel, Fentress Incorporated

Associations

2022 - Present

Safe House Project

Board Member

2004 - Present

World Commerce and Contracting

Member

2019 - 2021

Safe House Project

Business Advisory Board

Sample of Legal Cases

ENVIRONAMICS CORP. V. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Favorable settlement for client.

GILLANI CONSULTING, INC. V. FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Judgment in favor of client.

CLARK’S SALES & SERVICE, INC. V. JOHN D. SMITH & FERGUSON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Claims dismissed

JTH TAX, LLC D/B/A LIBERTY TAX SERVICE V. JOHN HEWITT, ATAX LLC, & YENTA MARTE

Favorable settlement for client.

CAPITAL ADJUSTING SERVICES CORP. V. WILLIAM D. MAGGARD

Judgment in favor of client.

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Education

1993

College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2011

Litigation Management Magazine Friend or Foe? The Fair Credit Reporting Act and Employment

Languages

English

Activity

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