John Kaptan

John Kaptan

4.9
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 6 years

Litigation Lawyer Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Landlord & Tenant ... +4 more

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

Whether you're filing a civil suit or are being sued you need an attorney that will look out for your best interests. John is a skilled negotiator and will zealously advocate for you in and out of the courtroom.

20%
Business 15%

Whether you are just getting your business started or it’s already up and running, you will want an attorney you can turn to for advice.

15%
Contracts and Agreements 15%

Contacts are more than just a piece of paper. They can create turmoil if not written and defined properly. It is important to have an attorney review or draft your contract to provide clarity regarding your legal rights.

15%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Landlord and tenant matters can be complicated. Whether dealing with an eviction, security deposit or repairs dispute, or just reviewing your lease. John zealously represents both tenants and landlords, in and out of the courtroom.

15%
Real Estate 15%

A home purchase is often the largest and most significant investment of a person’s life. Likewise, the sale of a home is no simple task. It is important to have an attorney on your side to handle whatever issues come up.

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Most people should have some type of estate plan, will, transfer-on-death deed, living will, and medical directive. Planning ahead will ensure that your wishes are known.

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Reckless driving, speeding, driving under suspension, traffic offenses, following too closely, and accidents have the potential to impact your driving record. Hire an advocate to defend your rights in the courtroom.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 6 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2019

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John Kaptan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Ann | August 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Great Lawyer and Law Practice

I hired John Kaptan for a trespass, property damage case. I was extremely happy with his knowledge of the law in reference to my case. He and his team communicated quickly with expert knowledge and research and answered any concerns or questions I and my husband had. I felt like we had the best legal... team possible and would highly recommend John and his law practice.

Posted by Jessica | July 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent service

Mr. Kaplin and his team handled a FSBO for us. The process was new to us. They quickly handled the process and kept us informed. He is reasonable in pricing and is wonderful to work with! Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2020 | Landlord & Tenant

Recommend

I reached out to Mr. Kaptan after dealing with months of an issue regarding my college housing lease. During COVID 19, I lost my job, college closed, I was unable to stay in my apartment and had to move back home. The complex did not want to work with me on a termination of my vacant apartment and i...nsisted I continue paying for the additional 18 months of my term. During my consult call, John listened to my problem, provided a couple solutions and swiftly resolved my matter. In a short amount of time he was able to protect my credit and assist me in the mutual termination of my lease of the property I had to vacate months ago. I highly recommend John, he was friendly and aggressively advocated for my position.

Posted by Dondra | March 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best

I was lead to John after a family member whom I had co-signed on a lease for a business, her business I might add, broke the lease without my knowledge. Short story is, I was being sued, along with her for breach of that lease even though the business was never mine nor did i profit from it in any ma...nner. I was distraught, mad, and very confused. I met John to discuss my options. Almost immediately he began to reassure me that things could be worse and that I do have options. I knew right away that he was the attorney for for. I left everything to him, and needless to say I am more than pleased with the outcome given what I was up against. I was kept in the loop every step of the way. His expertise saved my credit and as allowed me to pursue, without disruption, new business ventures. John is the absolute best and I will definitely be reaching out to him i the future for counsel and advice.

Posted by Sam | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Exceeded All Expectations

I reached out to Mr. Kaptan after dealing with a months of water damage in my apartment including a ceiling collapse over my bed making the bedroom and bathroom in my 1 bed/bath apartment basically uninhabitable. Attempts made on my own to deal with the property management company went ignored, and I... had honestly gotten to a point where I was unsure what recourse, if any, was left at my disposal. However, after contacting Mr. Kaptan and dealing with his attentive and highly competent assistant Jeannette, months of stagnation were immediately eradicated. After only 2 days, Mr. Kaptan had crafted a demand letter engendering a response from property management, and shortly after I was able to be relocated to a different unit with more amenities at my current rental rate. Furthermore Mr. Kaptan was beyond generous with his time, was thorough in explaining every step of the process and making sure he had my buy-in before proceeding, and his fees were more beyond reasonable for the work he completed on my behalf, including leniency in payment terms making the legal fees affordable for my limited budget. Beyond the obvious competency of Mr. Kaptan and his staff, they were also personable, compassionate regarding my situation, and dedicated to getting me the best resolution possible. I couldn't be more pleased with their services, and would very highly recommend them to anyone in need of legal help. I honestly cannot think of a better lawyer to represent you, and will forever be grateful for what was accomplished on my behalf.

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Steven Thomas

Real estate lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is as knowledgeable as he is kind - and in both he excels! I recommend John to anyone with a legal need that involved Real Estate, whether it be a purchase, sale, litigation, or other matter. John is a Godly man who works hard at his craft"

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Andrew Behrns

Litigation lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a sharp attorney with incredible attention to detail and the desire to provide a favorable outcome for his clients. He clearly has a passion for litigation and that passion directly benefits his clients."

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Jeana McMurray

Litigation lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is detail-oriented, responsive and results-driven! He zealously advocates for his clients’ best interests in and out of the courtroom! John is professional, analytical, tough and understands what it takes to be an excellent litigator. I highly recommend him if you have a tenant/landlord issue, contract dispute or other litigation matter."

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John Napier

Litigation lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a solutions-oriented attorney who aggressively advocates for his client's position. He's responsive, fair and gets results for his clients. John is a skilled negotiator, yet not afraid to take matters to court. John has the ability to analyze a situation, provide you with multiple legal options and is prepared to take action! I highly recommend him for all of your legal needs!"

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Sean Reilly

Real estate lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kaptan is honest, trustworthy and passionate about representing his clients. He is knowledgable, detail-oriented and listens to his clients' goals! He works diligently for the best interests of his clients and obtains outstanding results!"

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Lindsay Barton

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is detail-oriented, responsive and results-driven! He zealously advocates for his clients’ best interests and is truly a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend John for all of your legal needs!"

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Hunter Hanger

Real estate lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a smart, analytical and results driven attorney with a keen attention to detail! He is passionate about the law and goes above and beyond for his clients. John is responsive and always looks out for his clients best interest, regardless of their situation."

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Mark Stevenson

Litigation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a detail oriented and results driven attorney. He is professional, analytical, tough and understands what it takes to be an excellent litigator. . Whether it is a tenant landlord issue, traffic violation, contract law or any other litigating matter, John is steadfast in his commitment to ethical representation and zealously fights for his clients."

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Jason Miyares

Landlord or tenant lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a sharp, solutions-oriented attorney. While aggressively advocating for his client's position, he creates win-wins whenever possible. He's as tough a negotiator as I've worked with or against, yet John is quick to see and seize opportunities for his clients. When you see an attorney like John who is as excited to win in court as he is to craft an out of court solution, he's tough to beat! John is professional, calm, courteous, tough and fair minded. You will always know where you stand with John, he will advocate for you and always look out for your best interest!"

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Emma Ridings

Estate planning lawyer

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Steven Thomas

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Andrew Miller

Litigation lawyer

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Brandan Goodwin

Litigation lawyer

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Christina Rieger

Litigation lawyer

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Jeana McMurray

Litigation lawyer

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John McCormick

Real estate lawyer

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John Napier

Real estate lawyer

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Jason Miyares

Litigation lawyer

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Lindsay Barton

Real estate lawyer

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Sean Reilly

Estate planning lawyer

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Mark Stevenson

Real estate lawyer

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Hunter Hanger

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2020

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Most Inspiring Graduate, Regent University

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Owner & Attorney, Cornerstone Law

2018 - 2024

Partner, Hanger Law

2018 - 2018

Legal Intern, Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Virginia Beach

2017 - 2017

Judicial Intern, Judicial Intern to Honorable D. Arthur Kelsey, Supreme Court

2017 - 2019

Intern, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

2013 - 2016

Director of Training, Submarine Learning Facility

2011 - 2013

Military Officer, Surface Warfare Officers School

Associations

2018 - Present

Business Law Society

Member

2018 - Present

Federalist Society

Member

2018 - Present

Onesimus House Chesapeake

Volunteer

2017 - Present

Blackstone Legal Fellowship

Member

Education

2019

Regent University

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

United States Naval Academy

B.S. Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

TRIG Board

Recent developments in Landlord Tenant Law

2022

HRRA forum

Creative Financing in Real Estate

2020

Realtors Property Management and Leasing Council

Common issues with Property Management Agreements

2019

HRRA

Drafting of Real Estate Contracts and Repair Negotiations to avoid legal disputes

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