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John Allen Waldrop brings a wealth of experience and success to his role as a seasoned legal professional, with a track record of excellence in multiple industries, including government contracting, real estate development, medical technology, construction logistics and finance, and private equity. Renowned for his flexibility and leadership, John has thrived as both an independent legal practitioner and as a mentor and leader of dynamic legal teams. His proficiency in corporate governance, contractual negotiations, mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, employee management, and commercial real estate positions him as an invaluable advisor. John’s strategic insights and pragmatic approach ensure that clients receive informed, innovative, and effective legal counsel. His career is marked by dedication to achieving outstanding results, upholding the highest standards of legal practice, and fostering collaborative, client-centric solutions.
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33 years | 10,000 cases
32 years | 10,000 cases
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21 years | 50 cases
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780 Lynnhaven Pkwy Ste 400, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
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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...
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...
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...
"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."
Employment and labor lawyer
Franchising lawyer
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
2022 - Present
Safe House ProjectBoard Member
2004 - Present
World Commerce and ContractingMember
2019 - 2021
Safe House ProjectBusiness Advisory Board
Favorable settlement for client.
Judgment in favor of client.
Claims dismissed
Favorable settlement for client.
Judgment in favor of client.
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
2025
2011
English
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