John C. Moore - a Richmond, US Construction Law Lawyer

Richmond Construction Law Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Construction Law
Real Estate Law
Business & Commercial Law
Franchise Law
Estate Planning and Administration

Litigation: 20%

Attorney Information

Overview

John Moore focuses his practice on business and commercial law, commercial real estate, creditor's rights and estate planning. He has a long history of transactional work for corporate clients, trusts and individuals, and is skilled at working on complex transactions.

John has been involved in the purchase, sale and financing of hotels, shopping centers, office buildings and retail businesses, and has represented landlords in commercial tenant disputes and collections. He has also represented numerous creditors in both small and large bankruptcy matters and has represented national clients in the recovery of equipment. His estate planning practice includes living trusts and elder law issues such as special needs trusts.

John has worked with a number of international companies on transactions in the U.S. and abroad. He served as chair on Washington & Lee's Annual Fund for several years.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Peer-Review Rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell

Education

Legal Education
- Washington and Lee University School of Law, Lexington, Virginia, 1973
  J.D.
  Law Review: Washington and Lee University School Law Review, Note & Comment Editor
Non Legal Education
- Washington & Lee University, Lexington, Virginia, 1966
  B.A.
  Honors: cum laude
  Major: German and European History
- Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1967
  M.A.
  Major: German
- University of Tübingen (1967-1968), Germany
  Major: German

Past Positions

Mays & Valentine (Now Troutman Sanders), Associate, 1973 - 1976
Virginia, Former registered lobbyist
First National Bank, Louisville (acquired by National City Bank), Former member, board of trustees
German Embassy, Washington, D.C., Approved attorney

Languages

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Classes and Seminars

Former instructor, Commercial and Business Law, Virginia Commonwealth University, 1976 - 1978
Former chairman, Washington & Lee Annual Fund
Former registered lobbyist, Virginia
Former member, board of trustees, First National Bank, Louisville (acquired by National City Bank)
Approved attorney, German Embassy, Washington, D.C.

Pro Bono Activities

Washington & Lee Annual Fund, Former Chairman

Bar Admissions

Virginia Supreme Court
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 1979
U.S. District Court Western District of Virginia, 1979
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1979
U.S. Supreme Court, 1979

Other Affiliations

American Bar Association
Virginia Bar Association, Member, Sections on: Business; Bankruptcy; Wills, Trusts and Estates
Richmond Bar Association
Henrico County Bar Association
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Beta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa

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Contact

Richmond, VA

5206 Markel Road
Suite 200
Richmond, VA 23230

Directions

Phone: 804-729-5537

Fax: 804-285-2849

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.coateslaw.com

Credit Cards Accepted

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