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John D. McGavin
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John D. McGavin

5.0
1 review

9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030

Litigation, Insurance Defense, Products Liability and 3 more

About John D. McGavin

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers; Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America; Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation, (President 2022); Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (President, 2004-2005); Named: Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Award for Excellence in Civil Litigation (2023);"Super Lawyer," Virginia, 2007-2025(Top 100: 2020, 2022-2025;Top 10: 2021); "Super Lawyer," Washington, D.C., 2007-2025. Named, Virginia Lawyers Weekly Leader in the Law (2013) and Virginia Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame (2019). Listed in Best Lawyers in America, Washingtonian Magazine, and Northern Virginia Magazine. Law Clerk to the Honorable Oren R. Lewis, Senior U.S. District Judge, Eastern District of Virginia, 1982-1983. Member, Commission on Virginia Courts in the 21st Century, 2005-2006. AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell. Washington DC Defense Lawyer of the Year (2015) (2024); Washington DC Products Liability Defense Lawyer of the Year (2014) and (2018); Boyd-Graves Conference (2004-2022), Steering Committee (2012-2022).

 

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AV Preeminent Peer Rated
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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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John D. McGavin got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Products Liability
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Other 2
    • Governmental Liability
    • Trucking Litigation

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Director
    Firm Name
    McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Patel v. CNN, Inc., 83 Va. App. 387 (2025)
    Citizens for Fauquier County v. Town of Warrenton, 81 Va. App. 363 (2924)
    Brown v. Kirkpatrick, 79 Va. App. (2023)
    Katz, Abosch et al v. Parkway Neuroscience
    Spine Institute., LLC, 485 Md. 335 (2023)
    Perez v. Kipp DC Supporting Corp., 70 F. 4th 570 (D.C. Cir. 2023)
    Miresk
    ari v. Daily Mail & Trust PLC, 105 Va. Cir. 370 (2020)Robinson v. Nordquist, 297 Va. 503 (2019)
    Bartolomucci v. Federal Ins. Co., 289 Va. 361, 770 S.E.2d 451 (2015)
    Schuiling v. Harris, 286 Va. 187, 747 S.E. 2d 833 (2013)
    Uniwest Constr., Inc. v. Amtech Elevator Servs., 280 Va. 428
    699 S.E. 2d 223 (2010)
    Covel v. Town of Vienna, 280 Va. 151
    694 S.E. 2d 609 (2010)
    Sunrise Continuing Care LLC v. Wright, 277 Va. 148, 671 S.E.2d 132 (2009)
    Baker v. Poolservice Company, 272 Va. 677, 636 S.E.2d 360 (2006)
    Gibson v. Boy Scouts of America, et al., 359 F. Supp.2d 469 (E.D. Va. 2005)
    Honsinger v. Egan, 266 Va. 269, 585 S.E.2d 597 (2003)
    John v. Im, 263 Va. 315, 559 S.E.2d 694 (2002), Interim Personnel v. Messer, 263 Va. 435, 559 S.E. 2d 704 (2002)
    Lambert v. Downtown Garage, 262 Va. 707, 553 S.E.2d 714 (2001)
    USAA Cas. Ins. Co. v. R
    olph, 255 Va. 342, 497 S.E.2d 744 (1998)
    Robertson v. Metropolitan Washington Airport Auth., 249 Va. 72, 452 S.E. 2d 845 (1995)
    Chesapeake Bay Seafood House v. Clements, 14 Va. App. 143 (1992)
    Jackson v. Ratcliff Concrete, Co., 8 Va. App. 592, 382 S.E.2d 494 (1989)
    Thiboudeau v. V
    ermark, 234 Va. 15, 360 S.E.2d 171 (1987)
    Stone v. Ethan Allen, Inc. 232 Va. 365, 350 S.E.2d 629 (1987).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.mbbtklaw.com http://www.bmhjlaw.com/mcgavin

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1982, Virginia
    1983, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
    1995, U.S. Supreme Court
    2002, District of Columbia, Court of Appeals
    2003, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    2012, Maryland
    2002, District of Columbia
    Memberships

    Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, State and Federal Courts

    Northern Virginia Young Lawyers Association (President, 1987)
    Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys (President, 2004-2005)
    Defense Research Institute
    Boyd-Graves Conference (Steering Committee, 2012-present)
    VBA/Boyd Graves Evidence Committee (Publisher - Evidence Handbook)(2012-present).
    Bar Fellowship
    Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (Virginia State Committee 2009-2015); Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America; Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation (Fellows Committee, 2012-present)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    College of William & Mary
    Class of 1982
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Virginia
    Class of 1979
    B.A.
    with distinction
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957
    Washington, D.C., April 15, 1957

Contact John D. McGavin

Director at McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.
5.0
1 review

9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 400Fairfax, VA 22030U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John D. McGavin was admitted in 1982 to the State of Virginia.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, John D. McGavin is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
  • Does this attorney offer any legal services for a flat fee?
    Yes, John D. McGavin offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C. has 16 attorneys at this location.
  • Is this attorney listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers?
    John D. McGavin is listed in the Civil Trial Practice and Insurance Defense section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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