John T. Donelan, Esquire, AV rated attorney, member of the Martindale Hubbell Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers and a Master of the Bench of the Walter Chandler American Inn of Court (Bankruptcy), graduated from Columbia University in 1973 and from George Mason University School of Law in 1978. A member of the Virginia State Bar since 1978, Donelan has extensive experience in bankruptcy law, civil and commercial litigation and business law. Donelan's firm also provides general business, trust and estates and probate services.
Donelan represents individuals and corporations in the preparation and completion of chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy petitions, obtaining confirmation of chapter 11 and 13 plans and defending clients against creditor actions. Donelan is recognized in the legal community for his integrity and aggressive representation of his clients. On the creditor side, the firm has extensive experience in filing motions for relief from stay, proofs of claim, objections to proofs of claim, Section 523 and Section 727 complaints, objections to disclosure statements, objections to confirmation of chapter 11 and 13 plans, prosecution and defense of preference actions and other miscellaneous creditor actions. The firm also takes out-of-state referrals in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia.
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Federal and State Bar Memberships: U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals Fourth Circuit, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Virginia.
Professional Associations: Virginia State Bar, Virginia State Bar-Bankruptcy Section, Northern Virginia Bankruptcy Bar Association, Master of the Bench, Walter Chandler American Inn of Court Washington Metropolitan area, Virginia State Bar-Trusts and Estates Section, Alexandria Bar Association.
Martindale Hubbell: "AV" Rated (highest legal and ethical rating)