
John D. McGavin
DirectoratMcGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.
Fairfax, VA
Practicing general in Fairfax since 1982.
- 44+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 7
- Bar admissions
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John D. McGavin is a director based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. John has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Fairfax, VA
- Experience
- over 44 years
- Known for
- General · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles General, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Fairfax, VA.
- Over 44 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John D. McGavin: John D. McGavin is a director based in Fairfax, VA. The practice focuses on General, Insurance, and Litigation. John has over 44 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
John D. McGavin represents clients in Fairfax, Virginia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
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).
Credentials
Education
College of William & Mary
J.D. · 1982
University of Virginia
B.A. · 1979
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Maryland
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2003 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2002 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2002 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1995 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
1983 · ACTIVE
Virginia
1982 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional 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 · membership
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (Virginia State Committee 2009-2015)
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Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
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Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation (Fellows Committee, 2012-present)
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Locations
Office locations
McGavin Boyce Bardot Thorsen & Katz, P.C.
9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 400
Fairfax, VA 22030
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5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does John D. McGavin practice?
John D. McGavin focuses on General, Insurance, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, and Product Liability.
Where is John D. McGavin located?
John D. McGavin primarily serves clients in Fairfax, Virginia, with an office at 9990 Fairfax Boulevard, Suite 400.
How experienced is John D. McGavin?
John D. McGavin has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.
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