John K. Prillaman - Roanoke, VA
Attorney at OPN Law
Corporate Law Lawyers in Roanoke, VA
3140 Chaparral Drive Suite 200C Roanoke, VA 24018
Roanoke Corporate Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/25/2026
Areas of Practice
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate
- Trusts
- Estates Planning and Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
John Prillaman concentrates his legal practice in (i) corporate and business law for closely held businesses and (ii) estate planning and trusts and estates administration, which often involves taxation and business planning and related transactions. John handles a wide range of corporate and business matters for business owners from entity formation to governance and dissolution, including contract drafting and negotiation, real estate purchase and sales, dispute resolution, and litigation. John also represents several banks and credit unions on general corporate governance, bankruptcy and collection matters, and has an active Landlord/Tenant and Adoption practice. John was recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2013.
John is a Roanoke native and moved back to Roanoke in 2010. Prior to joining OPN Law, John was an associate at Woods Rogers, PLC and the General Counsel for the Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority.
John enjoys spending his free time with his wife, family, and friends engaging in a wide range of outdoor and personal activities including soccer, golf, guitar, and fishing. John is actively involved in Second Presbyterian Church and serves on the North Cross Alumni Board.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recognized by Virginia Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in 2013.
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Maryland School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 2007
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Public Service Award -
Temple University School of Law,
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, 2010
LL.M., Master of Laws
Major: Taxation
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University of Maryland School of Law,
Baltimore,
Maryland, 2007
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Non Legal Education
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University of Richmond, 1999
B.S.
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University of Richmond, 1999
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Woods Rogers, PLC - Associate
- Roanoke Redevelopment and Housing Authority - General Counsel
Pro Bono Activities
- Backbone Club, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania, 2007
- Virginia, 2011
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2011
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Virginia, 2011
Other Affiliations
- Roanoke Valley SPCA (Board Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Roanoke Bar Association (Member)
- Virginia State Bar (Member)
- Virginia Bar Association (Member)
Contact
3140 Chaparral Drive
Suite 200C
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: 540-989-0000
Fax: 540-772-0126
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.opnlaw.com
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