John was named “Most Inspiring Graduate,” of the Regent University School of Law for his Class. An Honors student, John earned the Ronald L. Fick Book Award for highest academic achievement in:
His outstanding performance in Real Estate Transactions, Property, Contract, and Criminal Law propelled him to finish in the top fifth of the class.
Beyond the books, John established himself as an effective justice-oriented advocate. He represented Virginia on 86 cases, including felony prosecutions, under Virginia Beach Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office. John interned for the Supreme Court of Virginia and assisted the Legal Advisor to the Supreme Allied Commander for Transportation at the Norfolk NATO headquarters.
John’s 12 years of active duty military service include multiple deployments and work in the Defense Attaché Office at U.S. Embassy, Paris. During two assignments as a Legal Officer, LCDR Kaptan prepared dozens of wills and powers of attorney for deploying Sailors. He developed a nuanced understanding of the adversarial process as a Court Martialing Officer, representing commands in UCMJ hearings and counseling Sailors trapped by predatory leasing and lending practices.
International experience is balanced by John’s deeply rooted local investment. He is a licensed Virginia real estate professional who has maintained a home on the southside since 2004. John’s commitment to our region’s well-being shows in his serving with Portsmouth-based EDMARC Hospice for Children and engagement with the post-incarceration reintegration efforts of Onesimus House of Chesapeake.
John lives in Chesapeake with his wife Tracy and his three wonderfully energetic children. When not enthusiastically representing clients,
Practice areas
Landlord and tenant matters can be complicated. Whether dealing with an eviction, security deposit or repairs dispute, or just reviewing your lease. John zealously represents both tenants and landlords, in and out of the courtroom.
Contacts are more than just a piece of paper. They can oftentimes create turmoil if not written and defined properly. It is important to have an attorney review or draft your contract and provide clarity regarding your legal rights.
A home purchase is often the largest and most significant investment of a person’s life. Likewise, the sale of a home is no simple task. It is important to have an attorney on your side to handle whatever issues come up.
Whether you're filing a civil suit or are being sued you need an attorney that will look out for your best interests. John is a skilled negotiator and will zealously advocate for you in and out of the courtroom.
Reckless driving, speeding, driving under suspension, traffic offenses, following too closely, accidents have the potential to impact your driving record.
Whether you are just getting your business started or it’s already up and running, you will want an attorney you can turn to for advice.
Most people should have some type of estate plan, will, transfer-on-death deed, living will and medical directive. Planning ahead will ensure that your wishes are known if you should die or become incapacitated.
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2019 | 12/03/2019 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Negotiations - 2019 Highest Rating | Regent University | 2019 |
Highest Grade | National Legal Policy Honors Section | 2019 |
Most Inspiring Graduate | Regent University | 2019 |
Best of 2018-Case Studies in National Legal Policy | Regent University | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Hanger Law Firm | 2018 - Present |
Legal Intern | Office of the Commonwealths Attorney for Virginia Beach | 2018 - 2018 |
Judicial Intern | Judicial Intern to Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey, Supreme Court | 2017 - 2017 |
Intern | NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation | 2017 - 2019 |
Director of Training | Submarine Learning Facility, | 2013 - 2016 |
Military Officer | Surface Warfare Officers School | 2011 - 2013 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Business Law Society | Member | 2018 - Present |
Federalist Society | Member | 2018 - Present |
Onesimus House Chesapeake | Volunteer | 2018 - Present |
Blackstone Legal Fellowship | Member | 2017 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Regent University | JD - Juris Doctor | 2019 |
United States Naval Academy | B.S. Political Science | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Realtors Property Management and Leasing Council | Common issues with Property Management Agreements | 2020 |
HRRA | Drafting of Real Estate Contracts and Repair Negotiations to avoid legal disputes | 2019 |
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Jeana McMurray, Litigation Attorney on Feb 20, 2020
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John is detail-oriented, responsive and results-driven! He zealously advocates for his clients’ best interests in and out of the courtroom! John is professional, analytical, tough and understands what it takes to be an excellent litigator. I highly recommend him if you have a tenant/landlord issue, contract dispute or other litigation matter.
John Napier, Litigation Attorney on Jan 10, 2020
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John is a solutions-oriented attorney who aggressively advocates for his client's position. He's responsive, fair and gets results for his clients. John is a skilled negotiator, yet not afraid to take matters to court. John has the ability to analyze a situation, provide you with multiple legal options and is prepared to take action! I highly recommend him for all of your legal needs!
Jeana McMurray, Litigation Attorney on Feb 20, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is detail-oriented, responsive and results-driven! He zealously advocates for his clients’ best interests in and out of the courtroom! John is professional, analytical, tough and understands what it takes to be an excellent litigator. I highly recommend him if you have a tenant/landlord issue, contract dispute or other litigation matter.
John Napier, Litigation Attorney on Jan 10, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John is a solutions-oriented attorney who aggressively advocates for his client's position. He's responsive, fair and gets results for his clients. John is a skilled negotiator, yet not afraid to take matters to court. John has the ability to analyze a situation, provide you with multiple legal options and is prepared to take action! I highly recommend him for all of your legal needs!
Sean Reilly, Real estate Attorney on Jan 10, 2020
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Kaptan is honest, trustworthy and passionate about representing his clients. He is knowledgable, detail-oriented and listens to his clients' goals! He works diligently for the best interests of his clients and obtains outstanding results!
Lindsay Barton, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 10, 2020
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John is detail-oriented, responsive and results-driven! He zealously advocates for his clients’ best interests and is truly a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend John for all of your legal needs!
Hunter Hanger, Real estate Attorney on Jan 8, 2020
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John is a smart, analytical and results driven attorney with a keen attention to detail! He is passionate about the law and goes above and beyond for his clients. John is responsive and always looks out for his clients best interest, regardless of their situation.
Mark Stevenson, Litigation Attorney on Jan 7, 2020
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John is a detail oriented and results driven attorney. He is professional, analytical, tough and understands what it takes to be an excellent litigator. . Whether it is a tenant landlord issue, traffic violation, contract law or any other litigating matter, John is steadfast in his commitment to ethical representation and zealously fights for his clients.
Jason Miyares, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 6, 2020
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John is a sharp, solutions-oriented attorney. While aggressively advocating for his client's position, he creates win-wins whenever possible. He's as tough a negotiator as I've worked with or against, yet John is quick to see and seize opportunities for his clients. When you see an attorney like John who is as excited to win in court as he is to craft an out of court solution, he's tough to beat! John is professional, calm, courteous, tough and fair minded. You will always know where you stand with John, he will advocate for you and always look out for your best interest!