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John V Wadsworth
John V Wadsworth is a well-renowned trial attorney in the Washington D.C./Maryland area who has an eidetic memory and a fantastic ability to break down the most complex legal matters and explain them in simple, concise terms for judges and juries alike. Eric — who has received a Martindale Hubbell Preeminent “AV” rating (generally recognized as the highest rating given in the legal industry for general ethical standards and legal ability) and has frequently been cited as a Maryland Super Lawyer has conducted nearly 2,000 trials before juries and the district court. In his decades of civil litigation, Eric has recovered over $100 million for his clients, including several dozen multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.
In the last several years, Eric has proven himself to be one of the top cryptocurrency lawyers in the country. With his knowledge of blockchain, smart contracts, and exchange architecture, Eric is in a unique position to litigate matters in federal court and arbitration. He has provided counsel to individuals and exchanges on AML, KYC, security issues and Terms of Service as cryptocurrency has evolved.
In addition to his successes in the courtroom, Eric has represented many high net worth individuals in complex business transactions and negotiations, and he is a well-known voice on the Washington D.C./Maryland legal speaking circuit. He has appeared as a guest commentator on numerous television news programs, and he is often quoted in the Washington Post. Eric is a member of the American Association for Justice, an Eagle donor for the Maryland Association for Justice, a member of the Prince George’s County Bar Association, and a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association.
In his personal life, Eric is an active athlete and has spent each of the past 26 summers traveling to and through Alaska.
