John P. Fishwick, Jr.

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John P. Fishwick, Jr.: Attorney with Fishwick & Associates PLC
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

John P. Fishwick Jr. is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents individuals throughout Virginia in high-stakes civil and criminal matters. A Roanoke native, John has built his career handling difficult cases in the courtroom and in matters that draw public attention. Many of the cases he handles are referred by other lawyers who trust him with their most challenging matters.

From 2015 to 2017, John served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia after being appointed by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As the district’s chief law enforcement officer, he focused on prosecuting violent crime and addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, while also supporting gun violence prevention and offender reentry efforts.

In private practice, John has represented clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and has defended individuals and companies facing federal criminal investigations or charges. He appears regularly as a legal analyst on national media outlets and has been quoted by leading publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Deeply committed to his community, John has also led and supported a number of civic initiatives in Roanoke.

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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Personal Injury
  • Criminal Law
  • Qui Tam
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Federal Criminal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Harvard University, B.A., History, 1979
Law School Attended:
Washington & Lee University, J.D., cum laude, 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Virginia; 1983, U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia
Memberships:
Ted Dalton American Inn of Court (President 2011-2013); Virginia State Bar Council Member (2001-2007); Member, Standing Committee on Legal Ethics (2003-2007); Chaired United States Magistrate Selection Committees for Western District of Virginia (1997, 2003 and 2011); Virginia Bar Association, Committee Member, Federal Judgeship Western District (2008-2013); Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors 2002-2011); Chair Business Litigation Section (2002- 2008); Chair Business Litigation Section (2008- 2011); Selected Best Lawyers of America (2005-2015); Selected Virginia Super Lawyers (2008- 2015)
Birth Information:
Roanoke, Virginia, March 31, 1957
Reported Cases:
Brizzolara v. Sherwood Memorial Park, Inc., 645 S.E.2d 508, 2007 WL 1651269, (Va.), June 08, 2007; McCloskey V. Kane, 268 Va. 685, 604 S.E.2d 59, 2004 WL 2480953, Va. November 05, 2004; Ray v. CSX Transp., Inc., 189 Fed. Appx. 154, 2006 WL 1443501, C.A.4 (Va.), May 23, 2006; Smith v. Continental Ins. Co., 118 Fed. Appx. 683, 2004 WL 2830735, C.A.4(Va.) 4 December 10, 2004; U.S. v. Under Seal, 210 F.3d 363, 2000 WL 305148, Unpublished Disposition, C.A.4 (Va.), March 24, 2000; Covington v. Semones, Slip Copy, 2007 WL 1170644, W.D.Va., April 17, 2007; U.S. v. Hutcherson, Not Reported in F.Supp.2d, 2006 WL 1875955, W.D.Va., July 05, 2006; Deel v. Bank of American, N.A., 227 F.R.D. 456, 2005 WL 88413, W.D.Va., March 31, 2005; Holland v. Cole Nat. Corp., Not Reported in F.Supp2d, 2005 WL 1799540, W.D.Va. July 28, 2005.
ISLN:
907401917

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 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
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Silver Client Champion

I could never say enough wonderful things about John and his team! They have all been so kind and worked so hard for my family and I!! We will forever be thankful for every single one of them and thei...

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