John P. O'Malley
John O’Malley focuses his practice on commercial litigation matters, helping clients resolve disputes across many different industries. He has experience handling breaches of contract, commercial landlord/tenant claims, bet-the-company litigation, construction disputes, and constitutional law issues. John works with clients to prepare strategies to mitigate current or potential conflicts, such as advising clients as outside general counsel to ensure their compliance with current agreements, regulations, and laws.
John earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond School of Law, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif and Order of Barristers, and received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Christopher Newport University.
- University of Richmond School of Law (J.D.), 2017
- magna cum laude
- Order of the Coif
- Order of Barristers
- Christopher Newport University (B.A.), 2009
Professional Affiliations
- Richmond Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Community Involvements
- Richmond Performing Arts Alliance – Associates Board Chair
Bar Admissions
- Virginia State Bar
Court Admissions
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Best Lawyers® – "Ones to Watch" for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Litigation - Construction (2025)
Virginia Business - "Legal Elite" (2024)