Hale Ball Murphy PLC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Trusts and Estates

Biography

John Callahan Hale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates.

John Callahan, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John Callahan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Hale Ball Murphy PLC

6 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • University of Richmond, graduated 1979

  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar

  • Fairfax Bar Association - Member
  • Virginia Bar Associatino - Member
  • Virginia State Bar - Member
  • Virginia, Virginia State Bar
  • Fairfax Bar Association - Member
  • Virginia Bar Associatino - Member
  • Virginia State Bar - Member
  • University of Richmond, graduated 1979

Client Testimonials

John Hale has been an invaluable resource in assisting with legal issues concerning my personal and small business affairs for many years. His extraordinary ability to translate and resolve complicated issues quickly has enabled me to make legal decisions with confidence.

John Hale runs a most impressive firm. He and his staff treat you like their only client. His knowledge of the estates and trusts business, and his specific ideas for each client, are noteworthy. There is no boilerplate work at HCB!

Mr. Hale is just an excellent attorney with whom to work. He is patient with my lack of understanding, finding different words and approaches to explain answers which were previously misunderstood. I always get timely responses, which are well thought out. He gives his total attention to one's concerns in a fashion which makes one feel a valued client. Our family generally responds with "Ask John" whenever a question arises. He has helped each of us with estate planning, tax issues, opinions considering insurance, and establishing two limited liability companies. We consider Mr. Hale to be a real blessing.

Susan Pheiffer (N/A)

John Hale is not only very knowledgeable in every area that I have ever had to consult with him, but has the integrity and moral compass that is rare in today's world. He always makes me feel like my questions and/or problems are the most important and gives me his utmost attention.

Karen W. Brendle (Metropolitan Funeral Service)

Norfolk, VA

John Hale has represented my law firm in business matters for a number of years. He is an excellent attorney whose analysis and guidance have been invaluable to me. John returns calls promptly, finds the time to complete a thorough analysis of the issue, and responds to my inquiries timely. His work product is responsive, intelligible, and often provides solutions which were not evident at first blush. I recommend John Hale as an attorney without reservation.

John Hale has represented me and my law firm in business matters for a number of years. He is an excellent attorney whose analysis and guidance have been invaluable to me. John returns calls promptly, finds the time to complete a thorough analysis of the issue, and responds to my inquiries timely. His work product is responsive, intelligible, and often provides solutions which were not evident at first blush. I recommend John Hale as an attorney without reservation.

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Trusts and Estates
Special Focus:
  • Corporate
  • Estate Planning
  • Litigation
  • Partnership and Limited Liability
  • Planning for Closely Held Businesses
  • Succession Planning
  • Trust Administration
Awards:
  • Past President, Fairfax Rotary
  • Past President, Fairfax Inter-Service Club Council
  • Past President and LIfetime Member, Fairfax Jaycees
  • Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, Various Years starting 2001
  • Virginia Super Lawyers

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