John Andrew Pierce

John Andrew Pierce

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

Trusts Lawyer at Bristol, VA
Practice Areas: Trusts, Civil Rights, Estate Planning

55 Brookdale Cir, Bristol, VA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Trusts 80%

I offer flat-fee NFA trusts that are designed to meet the unique needs of those who wish to take advantage of the many benefits offered by using a trust to acquire and own an NFA firearms collection.

14 years | 1,500 cases

80%
Civil Rights 15%

I assist clients in petitioning the governor for a restoration of their political rights and subsequently petitioning the courts for a restoration of the right to own firearms.

14 years | 25 cases

15%
Estate Planning 5%

I offer flat-fee basic estate planning services which includes a will, a health care directive, and a durable power of attorney. I also offer more complex estate planning services including testamentary trusts and pour-over wills.

14 years | 10 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Law Offices of John Andrew Pierce

55 Brookdale Cir, Bristol, VA, 24201-1601

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John Andrew Pierce's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

364 Client Reviews

Showing 71 - 75 of 364 reviews

Posted by Greg | March 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Johns the greatest and responsive

I found John great to work with an not like other gun trust attorneys trying to sell you more then you need or want. He was quit and very knowledgable, more so then any other gun trust attorney. When it came time to go though all the detailed ATF filings later in doing an e-filing with ATF, John wa...s very hands on and got me though it, for which if I had tried on my own, it would end up costing me months of time in making errors and getting kick backs from ATF or even my breaking the law. John kept me on track and it all include by having a trust put together with him. He's the go to guy when it comes to guns and the ATF.

Posted by Archer Clarke | January 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

The Above and Beyond type of attorney

I contacted John under the impression I had no gun rights hoping he could restore them, thru his enthusiasm and wisdom of the nuances for the world of firearms, John before I had even paid him a dime did some legwork and found my gun rights we're still intact. So before I even gave him a dollar he ha...d already proven himself as an attorney and a gentleman. After that I had him deal with the state police to avoid any dicey situations that could arrive from me purchasing a firearm and cost me my job as a nuclear professional, and for a reasonable fee which I was happy to pay as he had already done so much without fee. I would highly recommend John for any matter you might need because he is the type of man who defines what it means to go the extra mile!

Posted by Thomas | January 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Amazing Experience

I already had a lawyer that I had used to handle various issues for over the years, but when I was ready to restore my Second Amendment rights I soon realized he had no idea how to proceed. I found John online and reached out for more info. From the moment I emailed John, it was very clear that... John not only knew what he was doing, but was also very good at it. John explained every step of the process and exactly how much everything would cost. He told me exactly what paperwork I needed to provide (and there is quite a bit) and he told me exactly how to get all of it. On the day of my hearing, John went through exactly how things would go and what questions he would be asking as well as what I could expect from the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The fact that John charges a flat rate for his services was just a bonus. My relationship with my previous attorney was a steady stream of legal fees charged to a credit card he kept on file for me. I cannot stress how positive my experience has been, and I will definitely be reaching out to John if I ever need a lawyer again.

Posted by dennis | December 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Restoring a felon firearm rights

John did a great job in representing me for my restoration of firearm rights, he spoke very knowledgeable in the court hearing and was quick to respond .I know there are never any absolutes when going to court especially with something like this type request to a circuit court judge but I did a lot s...earching before I finally pulled the trigger and I could not have done any better in my choice for representation.

Posted by Joe | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Hard working and gets things accomplished

I contacted John Pierce concerning getting my gun rights restored. I had previously contacted other attorneys who were either non responsive, or non enthusiastic about taking my case. When I contacted John, I knew I had found the perfect attorney. John was extremely enthusiastic, helpful and suppo...rtive. He guided me through the entire process, and got my gun rights restored quickly and easily. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to have their rights restored.

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Kyle Pettersen-Scott

Trusts lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Friend

"John Pierce is highly dedicated. His work ethic is impressive and it shows that he loves what he does. He is an incredibly knowledgeable and highly competent firearms law attorney. I am fortunate to count John as a trusted colleague."

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Robert Herron

Trusts lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pierce is at the top of his field. He is well respected and trusted by his clients, as well as fellow attorneys. I strongly endorse Mr. Pierce as an effective attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, The Law Office of John Pierce, Esq.

1997 - 2003

Founding Partner, SpeedScape, LLC

Associations

2015 - Present

ABA 2nd Amendment Civil Rights Litigation Subcommittee

Chairman

1996 - Present

Virginia Citizens Defense League

Executive Member Legal Advisory Committee

Education

2012

Hamline University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

George Mason University

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2012

US News & World Report Open Carry Laws Benefit Public Safety

2010

US News & World Report Why 'Open Carry' Gun Laws Work

Languages

English

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