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

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 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Michael | January 25, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best in Virginia

If you need your firearm rights restored, look no further than John Pierce. From our first meeting, he was incredibly detailed, transparent, and honest about what to expect. In court, the Commonwealth attorney put up a significant fight, but John had a total 'hold my beer' moment. He was steps ahea...d of the prosecution and ultimately won my case. His expertise is unmatched—I couldn't be more grateful for his representation.

Posted by anonymous | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Just Awesome

John was very clear and concise throughout the entire process. He made sure I understood that nothing would be guaranteed with my rights restoration, but that he felt we had a good chance. When he told me that I really felt it too. He made everything simple. All I had to do was answer his questions a...nd follow his easy to understand instructions. You can really tell when speaking with John that he is the real deal and knows his stuff. He always reminded me that all I had to do was reach out and ask him if I had any questions. Even if we had not been successful, which of course we were, I would still definitely recommend John Andrew Pierce to anyone else. Thank you so much. I feel such a weight lifted off of me.

Posted by Milan | August 03, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Stress free restoration

I hired John back in February of this year. He walked me through the entire process and answered any questions I had promptly. Told me there's no guarantee of restoration, which is 100% true but the day we walked into court I knew I was in right hands. I provided everything John requested for the tri...al and once that day came he fought and did his best to get my rights back. Within 5 minutes my rights were restored. Again, never a guarantee you will have your rights restored (depending on judge and county) but walking in there with John increases your chances significantly. Thanks again John for the prompt and thorough work. I would recommend him time and time again!

Posted by Frank | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Make this your lawyer.

Great communication, excellent planning. Represented me and the case was concluded in very little time. Objections made at the right time, videos that proved my innocence, great conclusion.

Posted by Justin | August 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gun rights

John represented me on some serious charges to get my gun rights back he is very Knowledgeable on the process and said I had a good chance very professional also very good at what he does highly recommend I’m fully restored thanks to John.

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John Andrew Pierce's Lawyer Endorsements

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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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