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John Szymankiewicz

14 years of experience
Business Law, Intellectual Property, Trademarks...
District of Columbia, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia

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Brad Trexler January 31, 2025

Rating: 10

John is a marvelous attorney who always gets the job done right. Whether it be creating and establishing your own LLC, opening a bar or brewery and making sure you have the necessary permits, or any other matter in his legal realm, he will take the ultimate care from start to finish to ensure you achieve your desired results. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

John runs the business and beer law section of Matheson & Associates where I work as an associate attorney in the criminal law realm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

Occasionally our office has crossover clients that have criminal/traffic issues as well as business law matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with John since I joined the firm in August 2023.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

John does a fantastic job navigating business processes that the average person may be unfamiliar with to make things easy for them.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

John's knowledge base is incredible - he's spent years perfecting his craft and has always been able to answer any question I've had off the top of his head.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

John's ability to interpret statutes and discern how distinct facts can affect a case is amazing. He always knows what to look for in a unique situation.

Communication Skills: Excellent

John is constantly speaking to clients on the phone or responding through email everyday. He stays on top of every matter he has on his plate and has always proven to be reliable.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

John is always courteous and respectful when interacting with clients or staff throughout the office.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business and alcohol law, including but not limited to setting up an LLC or helping bars/breweries get necessary alcohol permits.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Jammie Lynn Wacenske January 28, 2025

Rating: 10

John is the best attorney you can hire for all of your business needs. He diligently represents his clients and ensures that his clients have what they need in a reasonable time. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

He and I have worked together for over 8 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Represented Me or My Company

He is a wonderful advocate for our company and his subsidiary, Beer Law Center.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
He was my mentor for civil litigation cases when I was first out of law school through present. He and I have been working together since October 2016.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He knows literally all there is to know about beer law and business law. He helps get his clients what they need in a timely manner.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Again, he knows his areas of practice inside and out and anyone who calls for a consultation or retains our firm, they are in great hands with John.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

He is very straightforward when it comes to analyzing the legal issues he handles. He wants to make sure clients are prepared to open their company and informs them of everything they need to achieve their business goals (from a legal standpoint).

Communication Skills: Excellent

John is very direct and understanding with everyone. Regardless of whether you are just starting your business or suddenly you need a business law attorney, he helps walk you through what you need.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

John maintains a high standard of ethics and professionalism.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Business law and alcohol law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Mediation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving
Transactions
Use of Technology

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Moseley Matheson October 27, 2021

Rating: 10

John is the kind of lawyer you want/need. He is a solid attorney, who zealously advocates for his clients in a clear, professional manner. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
Classmate at Law School
Friend

I have known John for almost 15 years. He and I have been Partners in my firm for over 7 years.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client
Different Client, Same Side of Case

John and I have worked on many cases together. We have also had clients who have utilized both of us for different areas of law.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
For the last 7 years full time. Before that, we worked together as friends on various legal matters before becoming lawyers.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Absolutely! John works tirelessly for his clients. It is not uncommon to find him at the office after hours or in on weekends. He has been commended by both clients, attorneys that know him, as well as opposing counsel. This says a lot about the work he does for his clients. He has a great reputation.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

The amount of legal knowledge he has in general is high. But for his area of practice (business formation, contract, alcohol law) there are few that know more then he does.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

John has been a great sounding board for me in my practice. Even though he doesn't practice criminal law like I do, he continually offers insight on some cases I discuss with him. As for his area of practice, he can evaluate whatever problems his clients incur with their businesses and coordinate the best possible approach for his clients.

Communication Skills: Excellent

While John can be direct, he is always clear on what his position is on any given matter. He discusses his client's matters constantly, and always with respect, to ensure his clients have full confidence in him.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

For as long as I have known John, he has always carried himself professional. He is fair with the people he talks to, even opposing counsel. It is clear that John actually listens when people are explaining their concerns, and responds appropriately. He has never shown any interest in anything unethical in his practice of law.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
business formation, licensing, zoning, contract, estate planning, alcohol law, trademark.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Appeals
Arbitration
Business Advising
Client Relations
Collaboration
Dispute Resolution
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Mediation
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Project Management
Transactions
Trials

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
John is a great attorney, and an even better human being. I am honored to have him as a Partner in our firm.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

London Davenport Tessener November 10, 2020

Rating: 10

Having worked with John for almost two years now, I am confident in his ability to diligently handle client matters and help them run successful businesses with ease. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I currently work for John at the Beer Law Center.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?

Same Client

We work together on legal projects for various clients.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I began working with John as a legal intern in 2019. After I passed the bar, I began working for the Beer Law Center as an attorney.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Yes, John has and continues to be an effective advocate and counselor for his clients. John helps his clients on a wide variety of issues ranging from ABC/TTB compliance, to business formation, and everything in between. A lot of the clients we have at the Beer Law Center have been clients for years that consistently choose our team to help with their legal issues.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

John has a wealth of legal knowledge stemming from his over ten years of experience as a lawyer. Additionally, John has developed a niche practice in alcohol law in NC, VA, and DC. His expertise with alcohol law helps his clients develop strong alcohol related businesses such as bars, breweries, restaurants, seltzeries, and wineries,

Legal Analysis: Excellent

In John's book, "Beer Law: What Brewers Need to Know" he demonstrates excellent legal analysis of current ABC laws in North Carolina.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Clients can expect quick communication from John via email or phone calls.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

John is very ethical and always advises clients to make decisions which will have the best outcome legally and ethically.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I would recommend hiring this lawyer for legal issues in business law, alcohol law including wine law and beer law, ABC/TTB licensing, and trademark law.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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