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John Meade Napier
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Biography
John M. Napier has vast experience working with developers, builders, investors, agents, landlords and tenants in all aspects of real estate, both in the residential and commercial realm. John’s focus on entrepreneurial endeavors, both in the legal and business realms, have resulted in him serving as advisor, attorney, and general counsel to businesses of all kinds, real estate developers, builders, and professionals. He is barred in Virginia and California—and also passed the New York bar, with admission pending.
The son of a Naval Aviator and grandson of a World War II veteran, John has spent significant time on both coasts, with many years in the Coastal Virginia area working with some of the largest real estate developers, investors, and brokers in the business, as well as representing new ventures and start up companies of all types. John also has significant international experience, working for a 100-year- old firm in London, England, and serving the Ugandan Judiciary in East Africa as the first Court Accredited Mediator in the history of Uganda. He has also served multiple non-profit organizations, both domestically and internationally.
After finishing his bachelor’s degree at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and working for four years as a professional in the real estate development field, John returned to the west coast to matriculate at Pepperdine University School of Law, in Malibu, California, where he received his Juris Doctor and Master of Dispute Resolution. After law school, John spent a year mediating over 115 cases in the High Court of Uganda, Commercial Division. He then returned to Virginia, where his practice now encompasses real estate at every level, all manner of business matters—from formation to dissolution—negotiation, mediation, and arbitration of any type of dispute, serving non-profits with their legal needs, as well as matters relating to international development and the rule of law.
John loves music, film, and travel, as well as philosophical discourse of most any kind.
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 14 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of John Meade Napier
618 Village Dr Ste J, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454-4250
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618 Village Dr Ste J, Virginia Beach, VA, 23454-4250
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760 McGuire Place, 2nd Floor, Newport News, VA, 23601
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1100 Volvo Parkway, #340, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
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John Meade Napier's Reviews
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Posted by Aaron | November 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Mortgage Manager and Real Estate Investor/Lender
Mr. Napier has flawlessly facilitated countless real estate closing for me and my employees as a sales manager for a local mortgage company. Additionally, John has negotiated and closed commercial real estate purchases, assisted in reviewing and drafting private money arrangements to which he’s been...
Posted by Phil | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney
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Life Saver!
John was the calm in the storm of our last real estate closing. Things always have a way of going off the rails in this business, but John was able to solve the complex issues that tripped us up and we were able to close as scheduled. Having John on our team was invaluable!
John Meade Napier's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with John in real estate and business formation matters. I regularly refer my family law clients to John to assist them because I know he will take care of them and go the extra mile to help them! I have also worked with John and sought his assistance for my own business matters and have firsthand experience in seeing how he takes care of his clients. John will help you find the right course of action for your real estate and business matters!"
"John is not only a colleague, but a personal friend, that I send all individuals to when they need assistance with real estate, contract, land use, zoning, and negotiation matters. He is the one of the most knowledgeable practitioners that I know, while possessing the candor and empathy to educate those he assists, so that they can feel confident throughout the legal process."
"John Napier is extremely skilled in all aspects of the real estate process: anything from residential and commercial closings, title issues, new construction, development projects, and to zoning and planning. He knows more about local real estate than anyone."
"John knows more about the local real estate than anyone I know and is an expert in his field! If you are a Real Estate Developer, have a zoning or construction matter or a complex Real Estate transaction, John is the attorney for you! He is an assertive advocate for all of his clients and is always available to answer questions."
"John is an assertive advocate for all of his clients and is always available to answer questions. He is highly experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of Real Estate."
"John Napier is extremely skilled in all aspects of the real estate process: anything from residential and commercial closings, to title issues, to new construction, to zoning and planning. I've relied on his expertise numerous times. In addition, he's super easy to work with."
"John is a zealous negotiator for his clients and knows how to bring parties together to make a deal happen. His extensive knowledge and experience in development projects, construction, zoning, land use and real estate is an asset to anyone in the industry. He is my go-to attorney for anything related to contracts, construction, development and real estate. Whether just starting in the Real Estate industry, or looking to expand your portfolio I highly recommend John to anyone looking for Real Estate advice."
"John is one of the most engaging attorneys I have ever known. He is an assertive advocate for all of his clients and is always available to answer questions. He knows more about local real estate than anyone."
"John is an incredible attorney. He does an excellent job negotiating for his clients and knows how to bring parties together to make a deal happen. He has a depth of knowledge and experience in development projects that provide his clients with the expertise needed to see the project through to completion. I highly recommend John as an attorney and counselor at law."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Attorney, Avvo
2019
Affiliate Company of the Year, Hampton Roads Magazine
2019
Best of 2019 Winner, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Readers Choice - Best of 2019, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Best of 2018 Winners, Law Firm Bronze, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2018
Affiliate of the Year, Hampton Roads Realtors Association
Work Experience
2016 - 2019
Attorney, Hunter Hanger & Associates, P.C
2015 - 2016
CEO, Town Center Title
2015 - 2019
Managing Partner, Pax Napier, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Junior Partner, Charles D. Pittman, Jr. & Associates, P.C.
2010 - 2012
Junior Partner, General Counsel, HineCrosby, Development & Construction
2009 - 2010
Commercial Court, A Division of the High Court of Uganda, Mediator, Trainor, Lecturer
Associations
2019 - Present
United States Supreme CourtCourt Admissions
2018 - 2019
Tidewater Real Estate InvestorsBoard Member
Education
2009
Pepperdine University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
Pepperdine University School of Law
Master of Dispute Resolution - International Dispute Resolution
2002
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
Tidewater Real Estate Investors Group Meeting
Mechanic's Leins Agent
2019
Sticking Points in the REIN Contract
Sticking Points in the REIN Contract- Instructor
2019
Estate Issues in Real Estate Class
Estate Issues in Real Estate - Instructor
2019
Corporate Entities in Real Estate
Corporate Entities in Real Estate- Instructor
2019
Contracts and Real Estate
Contracts and Real Estate- Instructor
2018
Real Estate Continuing Education Seminar
Real Estate Continuing Education- Instructor