About Andrew J.
Andrew J. Thomas built his legal path in West Virginia. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in 2011 from West Virginia State University, studying political science, philosophy and sociology. He then attended West Virginia University College of Law and received his J.D. in 2014.
While still in law school, Thomas worked as a research assistant at West Virginia University in 2012. That early work gave him exposure to legal research and academic inquiry. He moved quickly from the classroom to practice after graduation.
In 2014 Thomas joined Cipriani Law Offices, L.C. as an associate lawyer. That same year he took on a public role as Fiduciary Commissioner for Brooke County. The two positions placed him in both private practice and local government service at an early stage in his career.
Thomas’s involvement with the West Virginia State Bar began soon after he entered practice. He has been a member of the West Virginia State Bar Elder Law Committee since 2015. That committee membership connects him to attorneys and policy discussion around legal issues affecting older adults and their families.
His work history shows a pattern: research and support roles during his education, followed by a mixture of private practice and county-level fiduciary responsibilities. At Cipriani Law Offices he handled client matters typical for an associate attorney, while his role as Fiduciary Commissioner involved oversight of fiduciary appointments and estate-related duties at the county level.
Thomas’s academic background—political science, philosophy and sociology followed by a law degree—provides a broad foundation for addressing legal problems that touch on public policy, family dynamics and the administration of estates. His committee work signals an interest in legal issues that affect elder clients and the structures that protect them.
Colleagues describe him as methodical and thorough in handling casework. He combines courtroom preparation and client counseling, and he applies research skills acquired in law school to current matters. His public service in Brooke County complements his private practice experience and informs the way he approaches fiduciary responsibilities.
As of 2026 Thomas remains based in West Virginia and continues at Cipriani Law Offices, L.C. His current practice centers on elder law, fiduciary matters and estate-related issues.
