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

Active

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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

363 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 92 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Ed | October 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Gun rights restoration

John did an excellent job on my behalf. He was a great help and answered all my questions and addressed all concerns I had. I would highly recommend if you have a gun rights issue that you consult with him.

Posted by Dustin | August 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

Gun rights restoration

I would like to begin by saying I have never felt so good about hiring someone as I have with John. I reached out to him after glancing at some of the amazing reviews former clients had posted. After speaking with John on the phone briefly I instantly knew that I was in capable hands. He explained ev...erything in a simple manner and walked me through step by step of how the process would go. At no time did I ever have doubts or reservations about my choice in council. I've had attorneys in the past for various situations. Each time I found it was a chore to get in contact with them, or I would leave a conversation feeling uneasy and lacking confidence. I experienced none of this while working with John. In fact it was the exact opposite. I felt assured John would do whatever it took to see that I had my 2nd amendment privledges reinstated. Getting in touch was never an issue. Each and Everytime I reached out to John whether it was by phone, text or email he always answered and replied immediately. John's knowledge of firearms laws and rights restoration is extremely extensive. Not once did a question of mine go unanswered. The entire process was smooth and surprisingly simple thanks to him. John even convinced the judge in my county to restore my rights without a court appearance! Without revealing details, my background isn't the greatest. I have multiple felonies on my record. The fact that John was able to get my rights restored without appearing in court is downright amazing and is just another testament to his abilities within his craft. If your looking to have your rights restored or anything pertaining to firearms law, and you want the absolute best attorney possible, John Pierce is your guy. Did I mention he's extremely affordable as well?

Posted by Mike | April 09, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Best Gun Trust/NFA Attorney in Northern VA!

I contacted John about a year ago to help me set up a gun trust. He was recommended through a close friend that hired him to set up his trust as well. While in this process I decided to enlist his help in wading through the BATF paperwork for an NFA registration and tax stamp. John could not have bee...n more helpful, thorough, and professional. He had my trust sent to me in a very timely manner and then helped me get an NFA firearm registered painlessly and without any issues. His experience in handling these types of matters was demonstrated in how fast my NFA paperwork was filed and approved. Since then, I have continued to have John take care of all subsequent NFA registrations, trust updates, and he has never failed to deliver professional and sound guidance. It should also be noted that John's communication is responsive and very comprehensive. I would recommend Mr. Pierce for any of your trust or NFA related matters without hesitation!

Posted by Tim | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Gun Law

I Recommend John Pierce

I called John to represent me as my lawyer to restore my gun rights. John believed that i still had my gun rights after we discussed my criminal record. I was charged a fair price for his services to investigate. He was very knowledgeable and took his time explaining and discussing my situation to me.... The conclusion is John found out i regained my gun rights at the age of 29 years of age. I received a sign memo explaing everything in detail including how to properly answer questions when purchasing a firearm. The money was well worth the peace of mind knowing that i am allowed to walk in a store, fill out a firearms application, and purchase a firearm. I am very pleased for his services.

Posted by Andrew | November 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

A go-to Trust Laywer

John helped me quickly and painlessly establish a trust, add assets and bring on additional members. Over multiple calls and emails, John has been able to answer my questions and translate the legalese into readily understandable concepts that has really taken the guess work out of what seemed like a... complicated process. I can't recommend his services enough.

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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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