John K. Messersmith, IV

John K. Messersmith, IV: Attorney with KPM LAW (Kalbaugh Pfund & Messersmith, P.C.)
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Pi Sigma Alpha. Member: Order of Barristers; National Moot Court Competition.

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Insurance Defense
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Construction Litigation
  • Motor Carrier Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., 1983
Law School Attended:
University of Richmond, T. C. Williams School of Law, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Virginia; 1986, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia; 1986, U.S. District Court, Bankruptcy; 1986, 4th Circuit Court of Appeals; 1990, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia; 2015, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
Virginia State Bar.
Birth Information:
Richmond, Virginia, October 31, 1960
ISLN:
904840986

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (22 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/24/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/23/14 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Messersmith is among the very finest practitioners in his specialty, and a person of excellent judgment and unquestioned integrity.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/23/14 in Trucking Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/23/14 in General Liability Defense

    John has been a great resource and peer for both substantive legal advice as well as solid practical advice. He is a tremendous trial lawyer and great resource to resolve matters smartly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Law Firm Position on 06/23/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/23/14 in Insurance Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/19/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 06/17/14 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/16/14 in Insurance

    John is an excellent lawyer and a true professional. I have enjoyed a working relationship with him through the representation of common clients for a number of years.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/15/14 in Transportation

    Outstanding lawyer.

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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CLM

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804-816-3895  Phone

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