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General Practice Lawyers in Gainesville, VA: 2026 rankings

352 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Gainesville: The Law Office of James J. McCoart, III, LLC, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Ervin Law PLLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 352.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: The Paracha Firm, PC, 471 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 352 ranked; ranked #5.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

352 Gainesville general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 25 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 352 rated law firms.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Gainesville at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Gainesville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of James J. McCoart, III, LLC695.0★ (307)Linton Hall, 8 mi awaySat · EveningsTop score
2Ervin Law PLLC684.9★ (202)Fairfax, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC685.0★ (335)Falls Church, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4John Primeau LLC675.0★ (166)Manassas, 8 mi awaySun—
5The Paracha Firm, PC675.0★ (471)Centreville, 10 mi away—Most reviews
6JC Law664.7★ (116)Fairfax, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Attorney Daniel K. Kim (Fairfax 김기희 변호사 / 전직 검사)665.0★ (59)Fairfax, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Abrams Landau, Ltd.654.9★ (48)Herndon, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9David R. Daugherty654.6★ (49)Manassas, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Letnick Law Firm, PLC645.0★ (261)Fairfax, 16 mi away——

All 352 general practice lawyers in Gainesville, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gainesville

    Based in Linton Hall, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9222 Dawkins Crest Circle, Bristow, VA 20136
  2. Based in Fairfax, 17 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4023 Chain Bridge Rd #5, Fairfax, VA 22030
  3. Based in Manassas, 8 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9304 Peabody St, Manassas, VA 20110
  4. Based in Centreville, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 471 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5713 Centre Square Dr, Centreville, VA 20120
  5. Based in Fairfax, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4035 Ridge Top Rd Ste 325, Fairfax, VA 22030
  6. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4103 Chain Bridge Rd #100, Fairfax, VA 22030
  7. Based in Herndon, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    797 Center St, Herndon, VA 20170
  8. Based in Manassas, 8 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    9315 Center St Ste 106, Manassas, VA 20110
  9. Based in Fairfax, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 261 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11211 Waples Mill Rd Ste 320, Fairfax, VA 22030
  10. Based in Fairfax, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3863 Plaza Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030
  11. Based in Annandale, 23 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    7023 Little Riv Tpke Service Rd #415, Annandale, VA 22003
  12. Based in Ashburn, 19 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20745 Williamsport Pl #390, Ashburn, VA 20147
  13. Based in Fairfax, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Legato Rd #1100, Fairfax, VA 22033
  14. Based in Vienna, 22 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 295 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8230 Old Courthouse Rd Ste 200, Vienna, VA 22182
  15. Based in Manassas, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–6 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu 8:30 AM–6 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8575A Sudley Rd, Manassas, VA 20110
  16. Based in Herndon, 14 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13873 Park Center Rd Ste 152, Herndon, VA 20171
  17. Based in Gainesville

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7330 Heritage Village Plaza #201, Gainesville, VA 20155
  18. Based in Fairfax, 17 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10347 Democracy Ln, Fairfax, VA 22030
  19. Based in Herndon, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Herndon Pkwy Ste 430, Herndon, VA 20170
  20. Based in Fairfax, 17 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4023 Chain Bridge Rd #4, Fairfax, VA 22030
  21. Based in Manassas, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9401 Centreville Rd Ste 300, Manassas, VA 20110

General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 352 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

general practice lawyers in Gainesville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Kodem Son Tang Law Group625.0★ (34)18 mi
27Mughal Law Firm | Experienced Civil Law and Legal Services in Fairfax VA614.8★ (101)15 mi
28Whitestone Young, PC614.7★ (142)17 mi
29Noor Clark Legal614.9★ (84)17 mi
30Law Office of Michael McVicker614.9★ (100)18 mi
31Jennifer Raimo614.1★ (13)6 mi
32Law Offices of Charles W. O'Donnell, P.C.615.0★ (12)21 mi
33Gross, Romanick, Dean & DeSimone, P.C.614.8★ (91)17 mi
34Immigrants First614.2★ (106)8 mi
35Solid Rock Law Firm, PLLC615.0★ (14)In Gainesville
36Wakefield Law, PLLC614.9★ (116)21 mi
37Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.614.7★ (11)20 mi
38Murphy Law Group615.0★ (73)19 mi
39Escobar Law Firm, PLLC - hablamos español!604.9★ (124)23 mi
40Brandon M. Gladstone604.7★ (31)23 mi
41LefflerPhillips PLC605.0★ (50)17 mi
42Yoon Law Firm, PLLC604.9★ (57)17 mi
43Bosson Legal Group605.0★ (75)21 mi
44Kelly Guzzo, PLC604.6★ (98)17 mi
45Blankingship & Keith, P.C.604.8★ (56)17 mi
46Branca & Sanders, PLLC605.0★ (18)8 mi
47ARTIEDA LAW P.C.604.8★ (144)25 mi
48Law Office of Shirafkan605.0★ (84)23 mi
49Anwari Law Firm604.7★ (200)24 mi
50Marquis Law Group605.0★ (76)22 mi

Also serving Gainesville

20 more general practice lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general practice lawyers serving Gainesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
David B. Tatge, PLLC4.5★ (2)14 mi
David Mahdavi5.0★ (2)15 mi
Dedon John P3.5★ (2)14 mi
EDWARD S. CULBERTSON, PLLC5.0★ (2)17 mi
Hale Carlson Baumgartner, PLC3.5★ (2)17 mi
Haymarket Law5.0★ (3)In Gainesville
Huttar LawIn Gainesville
Intak Lee & Associates, P.C.5.0★ (2)17 mi
Johnson Law Firm4.8★ (12)In Gainesville
Jones & Rostant PC5.0★ (2)16 mi
KQ Law, PLLC5.0★ (2)17 mi
McCarthy Real Estate Law PLLCIn Gainesville
Northern Virginia Business Law5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Richard H. Boatwright3.0★ (2)8 mi
Robert B. Baumgartner, Esq.5.0★ (2)17 mi
The Ford Law Firm2.5★ (2)8 mi
The Hopkins Law Firm, PLLC4.7★ (75)In Gainesville
The Law Office Of Gregory E Stambaugh5.0★ (2)8 mi
Timothy A Cope PcIn Gainesville
Yates Campbell LLP5.0★ (2)17 mi

How we ranked Gainesville general practice lawyers

We scored 352 Gainesville general practice lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gainesville data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

General practice lawyers in Gainesville: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Gainesville?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Gainesville, VA is The Law Office of James J. McCoart, III, LLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 307 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Ervin Law PLLC (#2) and Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 352 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in Gainesville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 352 general practice lawyers serving Gainesville, VA. 2 of them are based in Gainesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which general practice lawyers in Gainesville are open 24/7?

13 ranked general practice lawyers in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ervin Law PLLC (#2), Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (#3) and JC Law (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general practice lawyers in Gainesville work on weekends?

31 of 352 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 25 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Office of James J. McCoart, III, LLC (#1), Ervin Law PLLC (#2) and Erik M. Pelton & Associates, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Gainesville general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 352 rated general practice lawyers in Gainesville is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. The Paracha Firm, PC has the most, 471 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general practice lawyers outside Gainesville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gainesville city center, our service radius for general practice lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can general practice lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do general practice lawyers in Gainesville, VA charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in Gainesville, VA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Gainesville?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Gainesville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 352 general practice lawyers serving Gainesville.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.