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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No misconduct found

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

363 Client Reviews

Showing 121 - 125 of 157 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Gibb | February 17, 2015 | Trusts

Trust agreement

I contacted Mr. Pierce by email on a recent Sunday afternoon regarding assistance with a trust. I was guessing he would get back with me early in the week. Instead, he left me a message within a couple of hours to contact him at any time. I called him back and he was able to ask me all of the pertine...nt questions, explain the issues and answer my questions. The trust document was completed and sent for my review by Monday evening and I am ready to execute it immediately. I have worked with numerous attorney's in my career and have found his service and expertise to be extraordinary. Additionally, he listened carefully and made certain that I understood everything. Gibb

Posted by Donald | February 06, 2015 | Trusts

NFA Trust

Very friendly and easy to do business with. Local gun shop complimented the trust he set up for me, on being well laid out. I will keep his number on record for future business.

Posted by Billy | February 05, 2015 | Trusts

NFA Trust

John really was on point helping me set up my NFA Trust. From the time I first contacted John to the time I had my paperwork was 2 days. John also has taken a lot of time to clear up and answer all my questions concerning ATF rulings and law. I highly recomend John to anyone wishing to get a Trust do...ne and have all ATF and NFA questions answered clearly and correctly leaving you with the assurance that you are not left in the dark. Thanks again John

Posted by Ed | February 04, 2015 | Trusts

Helpful, expedient Trust service

I contacted Mr. Pierce based on recommendation of others to set up a NFA Trust. I found his web site helpful in understanding the basic process and services that he offered, including a flat fee for the service - no surprises or digging for service fees. Upon contact Mr. Pierce explained the proce...ss, the information he needed, and the next steps that I would need to take. He quickly turned around the document for review and approval with detailed information on the next steps to complete the Trust as a valid document. I contacted him with some follow-up questions both of immediate concern as well as future potential changes. Again he quickly responded with clear, detailed answers. My interaction with him was very helpful in understanding the details of the process, and he provides additional information on his site regarding the final steps of filling out paperwork including common issues and how to avoid them. I would work with Mr. Pierce again in the future given his quick response, reasonable fees, and willingness to follow-up on customer questions.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2015 | Gun Law

Very attentive, courteous, and patient.

I used John for an NFA gun trust like many others here. He was very prompt (completed trust was emailed to me within several hours), patient in answering all my questions, and personable. I communicated with him via phone and email. Once I had the trust notarized he walked me through an ATF online tr...ansaction and displayed intimate familiarity with the process and the required responses. His rates are extremely reasonable, compared to what I have found from other providers. I plan to go back to him for a family trust. Strongly recommend him based on my one experience.

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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

Activity

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