Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Belle Haven, VA
With over 35 years of dedicated legal practice, Es Law has established itself as a trusted legal resource on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Our firm provides comprehensive legal representation across tax law, real estate law, and a broad spectrum of civil and criminal matters. As a former IRS senior attorney and admitted practitioner in multiple federal and state courts, we offer specialized expertise in complex legal issues including tax disputes, real estate transactions, and personal injury cases. Our commitment to personalized service ensures clients receive direct, in-person consultations at our full-time office in Belle Haven. We maintain active admissions in all Virginia state courts, the U.S.Tax Court, and multiple federal jurisdictions to effectively advocate for our clients' interests. Our practice philosophy emphasizes early client engagement and thorough guidance through legal processes, particularly in high-stakes matters involving property transactions and wealth preservation. We combine extensive experience with accessible service, ensuring clients receive practical solutions tailored to their specific legal needs.
Services
Tax Law
Real Estate Law
Criminal Defense
Business Formation
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Domestic Law
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of legal experience including IRS senior attorney background
- Admitted to U.S. Tax Court and multiple federal/state jurisdictions
- Personalized in-person consultations at our full-time office
- Specialized expertise in Virginia real estate and tax law matters
- Proven track record in complex civil and criminal court cases
Services
Tax Law
Comprehensive tax law representation before U.S. Tax Court and federal/state tax authorities. Specializing in multi-state tax filings, IRS disputes, and computerized tax preparation with e-filing capabilities. Services benefit individuals and businesses navigating complex tax regulations.
Real Estate Law
Full-service real estate legal representation for buyers, sellers, lenders, and borrowers. Includes deed preparation, title examination, and title insurance services. Provides critical legal guidance for property transactions involving significant personal wealth.
Criminal Defense
Legal defense representation in criminal and traffic matters before Virginia courts. Services include case evaluation, court proceedings, and strategic defense planning for misdemeanor and felony charges.
Business Organization
Business formation and organizational legal services. Assists clients with entity selection, document preparation, and compliance matters to establish and maintain business operations.
Personal Injury
Legal representation for personal injury cases including accident claims and wrongful death litigation. Focuses on securing fair compensation for clients through negotiation or courtroom advocacy.
People
John L Hopkins
Attorney
Experienced attorney with 35+ years of legal practice on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Former IRS senior attorney with admissions in multiple federal and state courts including U.S. Tax Court and Supreme Court of Virginia.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We specialize in tax law, real estate law, criminal defense, business organization, personal injury, and domestic matters across Virginia's Eastern Shore.
How long have you been practicing law?
Our attorney has practiced law for over 35 years, including service as a former IRS senior attorney since 1980.
Which communities do you serve?
We serve all communities on Virginia's Eastern Shore including Accomac, Northampton County, and surrounding areas.
Can you represent me in federal court?
Yes, we are admitted to practice in U.S. Tax Court, U.S. District Court for Eastern Virginia, and Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
